Although liver transplantation (LT) is performed increasingly for patients with end-stage
alcoholic liver disease (ALD), the topic remains controversial. Traditionally, the role of an …

Introduction: Studies investigating latent alcohol use groups and transitions of these groups
over time are scarce, while such knowledge could facilitate efficient use of screening and …

Liver transplantation (LT) is the gold standard treatment for end-stage liver disease.
Whatever the primary indication of LT, substance abuse after surgery may decrease survival …

Introduction Research has shown racial/ethnic minorities to have similar risk of developing
substance use disorders (SUDs) as Whites. However, few studies have compared the …

In Drosophila, the slo gene encodes BK-type Ca 2+-activated K+ channels and is involved in
producing rapid functional tolerance to sedation with ethanol. Drosophila are ideal for the …

This study evaluated the risk for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) among first-degree relatives
depending on whether a specific family member (proband) had an AUD history. For …

The study aimed to examine the age of onset of stages of alcohol use in the general
population, and to estimate the association of cohort use with the probability of transitioning …

Alcohol dependence is highly prevalent worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of 4% in
the Swedish adult population. However, alcohol dependence has one of the largest gaps …

Objectives: Alcohol dependence (AD) imposes a significant economic burden and frequently
cooccurs with other mental disorders. This study aimed to determine the impact of …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder that represents a substantial
societal burden at a global scale. In the US alone, AUD is associated with societal and …