Physical coordination and cognitive abilities are significantly impaired. Alcohol has the ability to impact emotions and behavior, often resulting in changes in mood and personality. Initially, alcohol can induce feelings of relaxation and reduced inhibitions. However, as consumption increases, it can lead to heightened emotions, aggression, and impaired judgment. Sobriety [...]

In addition to pneumonia, alcohol consumption has been linked to pulmonary diseases, including tuberculosis, respiratory syncytial virus, and ARDS. Alcohol disrupts ciliary function in the upper airways, impairs the function of immune cells (i.e., alveolar macrophages and neutrophils), and weakens the barrier function of the epithelia in the lower airways [...]

Since withdrawal symptoms tend to ebb and flow, you may be tempted to feel like you’re not making progress ― even though in reality, you’ve come a long way. Relapse is usually triggered by a person, place or thing that reminds a person of alcohol. When the brain processes the [...]