Caffeine, nicotine, ethanol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are among the most prevalent
and culturally accepted drugs in western society. For example, in Europe and North America …

Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug globally and its consumption, often in
large volume, is deeply embedded in many aspects of Western society. Indeed, athletes are …

Background Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is accompanied by localized
oxidative stress/inflammation which, in the short-term at least, is associated with impaired …

Introduction The culture in many team sports involves consumption of large amounts of
alcohol after training/competition. The effect of such a practice on recovery processes …

This narrative review provides mechanistic insight into the biological link between smoking
and/or chronic excess alcohol consumption, and increased risk of developing sarcopenia …

Abstract Gallo, TF, Cormack, SJ, Gabbett, TJ, and Lorenzen, CH. Self-reported wellness
profiles of professional Australian football players during the competition phase of the …

Skeletal muscle dysfunction (ie, myopathy) is common in patients with alcohol use disorder.
However, few clinical studies have elucidated the significance, mechanisms, and …

Alcohol consumption within elite sport has been continually reported both anecdotally within
the media and quantitatively in the literature. The detrimental effects of alcohol on human …

Alcohol misuse has deleterious effects on personal health, family, societal units, and global
economies. Moreover, alcohol misuse usually leads to several diseases and conditions …

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) has gained rapid popularity as a post-exercise
recovery modality. Despite its widespread use and anecdotal claims for enhancing muscle …