Leslie Keeley was an early proponent of the disease theory of alcoholism. He began promoting the idea in the 1870s. History remembers Keeley for two things. First was his assertion that “alcoholism is a disease and I can cure it.” Second was his alleged “gold cure” or alcoholism and other substance problems. …
Are moderate drinking of alcohol and liver disease linked? Drinking in moderation is not a risk factor for any liver disease. That is, it doesn’t increase the chance of getting any liver disease. On the other hand, drinking in moderation reduces the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Overview …
Alcohol and gallstone disease. Are they related? Yes. Drinking alcohol reduces the risk of gallstone and gallbladder disease. Overview I. Research II. Gallstone Disease III. Gallstone Disease Risks IV. Resources V. References I. Research on Alcohol and Gallstone Disease Here is some of the research. • Researchers …
