American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health
Lead: Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health
Lead: Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Dive into the controversial findings on moderate alcohol consumption's effects on health, from heart disease to cancer, in this engaging episode.
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Episode Overview
- Moderate drinking can reduce cardiovascular disease deaths but increase breast cancer risk.
- Brain structure variability may predict early substance use in children.
- Addiction consultation services can lower hospital readmission rates.
- RTMS shows promise in reducing alcohol cravings.
- Prenatal opioid exposure impacts child development.
Moderate drinking is linked to an 18% reduction in cardiovascular disease deaths, but also a 10% increase in breast cancer risk for women
Get ready for a deep dive into the controversial relationship between alcohol and health. In this episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine', the spotlight is on a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report was commissioned to review the evidence on how moderate alcohol consumption affects eight health outcomes, including obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
The findings are a mixed bag: while moderate drinking is linked to an 18% reduction in cardiovascular disease deaths and a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality, it also shows a 10% increase in the risk of breast cancer for women. The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the heated debates these findings have sparked among health professionals and the public alike.
Alongside this, you'll hear about a study from JAMA Network Open examining how brain structure variability in children can be a precursor to early substance use. Another highlight is a discussion on the impact of addiction consultation services on hospital readmissions for patients with opioid or alcohol use disorders. With insights into the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS) for reducing alcohol cravings, this episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in addiction medicine.
If you're looking for an engaging and informative listen that tackles both the science and the human stories behind addiction, this episode is for you.