There is noobjective evidence that a person is in an alcohol-induced blackout (Pressman and Caudill, 2013), thus it can be difficult orimpossible to know whether or not a drinker is experiencing a blackout (Goodwin, 1995). This is similar to the factthat one cannot know whether another person has a headache; the experience ishappening inside that […]

Although the study of neural integration is in its infancy, enough has been learned to help guide future research. This article suggests mechanisms by which alcohol consumption may affect multiple neurotransmitter systems to influence behavior. 1Throughout this article, the term “alcohol abuse” is used to describe any type of alcohol consumption that causes social, psychological, […]

Drinking on the weekends is a big part of my life, probably too big. While I resolve to lessen my alcohol consumption, the thought of having to cut out my favourite cocktails completely on this way of eating didn’t make me a happy camper. Sangria usually contains wine, fruit juice, and a mixer, all of […]

People with Wernicke’s Encephalopathy often appear drunk, even if they’ve had very little to drink. There are a number of different symptoms of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) but with the right support and treatment many of these can improve. Thus, further preclinical and clinical studies are required to assess of this molecule in alcoholic neuropathy. […]