Alcohol can have long-term effects on the brain: studyApril 11, 2019 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - If you drink alcohol, you could be doing more long-term harm to your brain than you think, NBC reports. Many people believe the damage stops when the heavy drinking stops, but a new study from scientists with the Central Institute of Mental Health in Germany and the Institute of Neuroscience CSIC-UMH in Spain shows your brain could continue to get damaged for weeks after you put the bottle down. The study used neuro-imaging on people with 'alcohol use disorder' in a detoxification program, guaranteeing they're not drinking any alcohol in their abstinence period. Their results were compared with a control group of men without an 'alcohol use disorder.' They also used a parallel study with rats with a preference for alcohol. The study revealed damage in the brain persisted in the group with 'alcohol use disorder' for 6 weeks after they had stopped drinking. "If you drink enough and then you stop, there is a process of healing that takes place and it's a slow process," said Elite DNA Chief Medical Officer Omar Rieche. "The brain is still catching up after you stopped." To doctors like Rieche, the information is another tool in their toolbox to help people get better. "If you have something like this in evidence, something that your doctor can show you that, look, your brain is recovering then that could be hopeful," Rieche said. "That could be a motivator for you to continue working on your health." Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |