Alcohol Journal

Call for papers - Special Issue that aims to illuminate the complex interactions within the gut–liver, gut–brain, gut–lung, gut–aging, and other gut–organ axes in the context of #alcohol misuse. Guest Editors: Cristina Llorente, PhD & Suthat Liangpunsakul, MD

Our December issue is now online! Articles from George Koob, @aradprof.bsky.social @nixonlab.bsky.social @cm-serotonin.bsky.social and more. #alcohol #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/journal/alco...

Official link to full special issue on #sex and #alcohol @theerincalipari.bsky.social @nicoleacrowley.bsky.social

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Contributions of testosterone to excessive alcohol drinking in males: Potential role for interactions with the HPA axis Excessive alcohol drinking and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are a significant and increasing public health concern in the United States and worldwide,…

When it comes to hormones, the focus is always on females. We wondered, what about the guys?

Check out our new review in @alcoholjournal.bsky.social on the role of testosterone in alcohol drinking in males:

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Official Announcement: We have an upcoming Special Issue on "Gut–Liver–Lung–Brain Axis in #Alcohol Misuse: Mechanistic Insights, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions" with guest editors Suthat Liangpunsakul and Cristina Llorente - Submission deadline Nov 1, 2025!!! #alcoholawareness

Impact of Adolescent Ethanol Binge on Serotonin Signaling and Pain Sensitivity Post-Withdrawal Adolescence is a critical neurodevelopmental period characterized by heightened neuroplasticity. While the acute effects of binge ethanol (EtOH) consu…

Just Published! Impact of Adolescent #Alcohol Binge on Serotonin Signaling and Pain Sensitivity Post-Withdrawal #alcoholawareness @cm-serotonin.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Molecular Mechanism Underlying Alcohol’s Residual Effects: The Role of Acetaldehyde in Mitochondrial Dysfunction at Synapses in Mouse Brain Cortex Alcohol residual effects impose significant physiological and cognitive burdens due to acute ethanol exposure; however, its underlying mechanisms rema…

Just published! Molecular Mechanism Underlying #Alcohol’s Residual Effects: The Role of Acetaldehyde in Mitochondrial Dysfunction at Synapses in Mouse Brain Cortex #alcoholawareness
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Bidirectional Relationships Between Daily Sleep and Alcohol Use Prior longitudinal studies demonstrate that sleep disturbance is a risk factor for alcohol misuse. Experimental research also shows that alcohol intak…

Just published! Bidirectional Relationships Between Daily #Sleep and #Alcohol Use #alcoholawareness
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Our November issue of #Alcohol is now online! #alcoholawareness sciencedirect.com/journal/alco...

Our Special issue on #Alcohol and Pain Interactions is available, featuring a review by Dr. Koob and edited by Dr. Jeff Boissoneault #alcoholawareness
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Apply now for the Alcohol & the Nervous System GRS, Feb 21-22, 2026!

The GRS kicks off the GRC, giving early-career scientists the perfect platform to launch into a week of cutting-edge science. Submit your abstracts to both by Oct 10th for talk consideration! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

We are looking forward to the 2026 #Alcohol GRC in Ventura, CA! The main meeting starts Feb 22, 2026 (GRS Feb 21-22). For both, we will be selecting additional invited talks from the submitted abstracts. For consideration, submit your abstract by Oct 10! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

The Majchrowicz binge model of alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats Alcohol use disorders (AUD) among women have steadily risen over the past decade. This increase is due in part to increased rates of drinking among so…

The Majchrowicz binge model of #alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats @nixonlab.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Persistent inflammation does not promote aversion-resistant binge-like alcohol drinking in rats Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability, significantly decreases quality of life, and is highly co-morbid with substance use disorders, includin…

Persistent inflammation does not promote aversion-resistant binge-like #alcohol drinking in rats @jmoronconcepcion.bsky.social #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alcohol, aging, and the gut microbiome: Intersections of immunity, barrier dysfunction, and disease Alcohol consumption exerts complex, dose- and context-dependent effects on human health, particularly by influencing the gut microbiome, intestinal ba…

Alcohol, aging, and the gut microbiome: Intersections of immunity, barrier dysfunction, and disease @cristinallorente.bsky.social #alcoholawareness
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A Conceptual Framework for the Intersection of Hyperalgesia and Hyperkatifeia in Alcohol Addiction Alcohol use disorder is a chronically relapsing disorder that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and is hypothesized to result from multiple …

NIAAA Director Dr. Koob's publication now online - A Conceptual Framework for the Intersection of Hyperalgesia and Hyperkatifeia in #Alcohol Addiction #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Voluntary wheel-running reduces harmful drinking in a genetic risk model for drinking to intoxication Physical activity (PA) may provide an effective and equitable treatment option for addressing the harm associated with Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs). W…

Voluntary wheel-running reduces harmful drinking in a genetic risk model for drinking to intoxication #alcoholawareness #alcohol
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Alcohol consumption during early adulthood increases the vulnerability of locus coeruleus neurons and amyloid beta pathology in female APP/PS1 mice Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance misuse disorder and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease. Evidence …

Just Published: #Alcohol consumption during early adulthood increases the vulnerability of locus coeruleus neurons and amyloid beta pathology in female APP/PS1 mice #AlcoholAwareness sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Integrating TWAS and GWAS identifies gut microbiota–immune interactions to alcohol dependence genetics in European sample Alcohol dependence (AD) is a global public health concern with strong genetic characteristics. The purpose of this study was to explore the underlying…

Just Published: Integrating TWAS and GWAS identifies gut microbiota–immune interactions to #alcohol dependence genetics in European sample www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Effect of high mobility group box 1 pathway inhibition on gene expression in the prefrontal cortex of mice exposed to alcohol The high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) pathway plays a pivotal role in the development of alcohol-induced brain injury. Glycyrrhizinic acid (GlyA) is w…

Just Published: Effect of high mobility group box 1 pathway inhibition on gene expression in the prefrontal cortex of mice exposed to #alcohol www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Explaining increased efficacy of naltrexone in the treatment of alcohol dependent patients with a family history of alcohol use disorder: A systematic review on the role of reward sensitivity and swee... A positive family history of alcohol use disorder (FHA+) is one of the strongest risk factors for developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) compared. Impo…

Just Published: Explaining increased efficacy of naltrexone in the treatment of #alcohol dependent patients with a family history of AUD: A systematic review on the role of reward sensitivity and sweet liking www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alcohol use disorder exacerbates clinical and vascular risks differentially in psychiatric disorders Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern with detrimental effects on cognitive and neurological function, yet its impact on psychia…

Just published: #Alcohol use disorder exacerbates clinical and vascular risks differentially in psychiatric disorders sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alcohol research community: thank you for your submissions to #Alcohol - we are excited to share that our Impact Factor has climbed to 2.9, our highest IF to date #rsa2025

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Associations of Physical Pain, Alcohol Use, and Related Factors in the Daily Lives of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Alcohol use and chronic pain are highly prevalent, costly, and have a bidirectional relationship. This may occur, in part, because of the analgesic ef…

Just Published: Associations of Physical Pain, #Alcohol Use, and Related Factors in the Daily Lives of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain @rwcarpenterphd.bsky.social
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Examining the Moderating Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty on Pain Tolerance and Craving in Patients with Chronic Pain and Alcohol Use Disorder Chronic pain (CP) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) frequently co-occur, yet the psychological factors underlying their interaction remain unclear. Intol…

Just published: Examining the Moderating Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty on #Pain Tolerance and Craving in Patients with Chronic Pain and #Alcohol Use Disorder
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Our June issue of #Alcohol is now available @jbesheer.bsky.social @davidhaggerty.bsky.social
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Epidemiological and demographic drivers of alcohol-attributable pancreatitis from 1990 to 2021: Findings from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease study. To be published in: Alcohol Alcohol significantly contributes to pancreatitis, causing high global mortality and health burden. This study examines trends in alcohol-attributable…

Epidemiological and demographic drivers of #alcohol-attributable pancreatitis from 1990 to 2021: Findings from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease study
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New Developments on the Effects of Alcohol Use on Immunity, Inflammation and Organ Function: A Summary of the 2024 Alcohol and Immunology Research Interest Group (AIRIG) Meeting

New Developments on the Effects of #Alcohol Use on Immunity, Inflammation and Organ Function
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Resilience Building Discourse in Online Spaces: A Comparative Analysis of User Statements Following the Disclosure of a Break in Alcohol Abstinence This study investigates statements made by individuals who either disclose having experienced a break in alcohol abstinence or provide a first-level r…

Resilience Building Discourse in Online Spaces: A Comparative Analysis of User Statements Following the Disclosure of a Break in #Alcohol Abstinence
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Our May issue of #Alcohol is now online
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