🍷Alcohol is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world.
⚠️Regular use of alcohol can lead to alcohol dependence and withdrawal.
🧠Ethanol, the main chemical in alcoholic drinks, affects neurotransmitters in the brain.
💔Excessive alcohol use can cause alcohol use disorder, which has serious long-term health consequences.
🏥Effective treatment for alcohol use disorder includes therapy and medications.
What are the harmful consequences of drinking alcohol?
—Drinking alcohol has been linked to various cancers, gastrointestinal diseases, and metabolic problems.
What is alcohol dependence?
—Alcohol dependence is a condition where a person relies on alcohol to function normally and experiences withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking.
How does ethanol affect the brain?
—Ethanol affects neurotransmitters in the brain, including inhibitory, excitatory, and reward pathways.
What is alcohol use disorder?
—Alcohol use disorder is a maladaptive pattern of alcohol consumption that includes behaviors such as consuming more alcohol than intended, being unable to cut down on alcohol use, and experiencing cravings.
What are the treatment options for alcohol use disorder?
—Treatment options for alcohol use disorder include therapy, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram.
00:03Alcohol is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world.
00:23Regular use of alcohol can lead to alcohol dependence and withdrawal.
00:35Ethanol, the main chemical in alcoholic drinks, affects neurotransmitters in the brain.
04:53Excessive alcohol use can cause alcohol use disorder, which has serious long-term health consequences.
12:41Effective treatment for alcohol use disorder includes therapy and medications.
