Alcohol Liver Disease

Articles Index

Liver Disease - How Long to Live?
The following email exchange between a visitor to the About Alcoholism site and Guide BuddyT graphically illustrates the effects of long-time alcohol abuse.

More Health Dangers for Heavy Drinkers Found
Two more research studies have emphasized the serious health effects of long-term heavy drinking, from an increased risk for having accidents to developing liver cancer.

SAMe and Liver Disease
The supplement SAMe which proved disappointing as a treatment for arthritis and depression as it was originally promoted, may now offer some hope for those who suffer from chronic liver disease.

Cirrhosis of the Liver
One of the largest threats to the health of chronic heavy drinkers is the damage that long-time drinking can do to their liver.

Genetics and Alcohol Liver Disease
New research shows that genetic factors may determine those at increased risk of developing liver disease.

New Test Detects Cirrhosis Early
Researchers have developed a new and easy method of detecting cirrhosis of the liver which helps predict the evolution of chronic liver disease, allowing physicians to start proper treatment early on.

Proteomics and Alcoholism Research
Proteomics has important implications for alcoholism research in terms of identifying biomarkers of alcohol intake, understanding alcohol's effects, particularly on the liver, and developing drugs to treat alcoholism.

Cirrhosis of the Liver
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Causes of Cirrhosis
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Complications of Cirrhosis
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Diagnosis of Cirrhosis
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Treatment of Cirrhosis
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.

Alcohol Liver Disease
He knew the only way to save his life was to stop drinking, but he just couldn't stop, no matter how he tried.