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Binge Drinking's Effects on the Body.

Patricia E Molina1, Steve Nelson1

  • 1Patricia E. Molina, M.D., Ph.D., is the Richard Ashman, Ph.D., Professor; head of the Department of Physiology; and director of the Comprehensive Alcohol-HIV/AIDS Research Center and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve Nelson, M.D., is the John H. Seabury Professor of Medicine and the dean of the School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Alcohol Research : Current Reviews
|December 18, 2018
PubMed
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Binge alcohol consumption causes widespread organ damage. More research is needed to understand its effects, especially in those with prior chronic alcohol use, to develop interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic alcohol consumption and its effects on liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis) are well-studied.
  • Binge alcohol drinking is increasing in young adults (18-24) and older adults (65+).
  • High blood alcohol levels from binge drinking can affect multiple organ systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for research into the pathophysiological consequences of binge alcohol consumption.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding binge drinking's effects, particularly in individuals with a history of chronic alcohol use.
  • To identify pathways for developing preventive or therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and synthesis of existing research and calls for new preclinical and translational research strategies.

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  • Focuses on the pathophysiological consequences of binge alcohol consumption.
  • Examines factors influencing alcohol-induced tissue injury, including beverage type.

    • Main Results:

    • Binge alcohol consumption leads to significant alterations in organ function and multisystemic consequences.
    • Alcohol readily permeates various tissues, causing widespread damage.
    • The type of alcoholic beverage may influence the risk of alcohol-induced tissue injury.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is crucial to understand the mechanisms of injury from binge alcohol drinking.
    • Identifying pathophysiological processes can lead to interventions reducing the health burden of binge drinking.
    • Targeted research is needed, especially for populations with a history of chronic alcohol consumption.