RECENTLY, metronidazole (‘Flagyl’) has been used in the treatment of alcoholism 1 and it has been suggested that it might inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase 2. We wish to present evidence to shed ...

A doctor has warned that a symptom that appears on the face when you drink alcohol could mean you are 80 times more likely to ...

Ethanol is metabolized to acetaldehyde via alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), and acetaldehyde is further metabolized to acetate, which eventually leads to the production of carbon dioxide and water.

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Alcohol is broken down in the human body by two main enzymes, alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). Mutations in these ...

At least five people are affected by an individual's drinking problem, with family members typically stepping into the role of primary caregiver. Caregivers, burdened by the severity of alcohol ...

The use of ethanol or, preferably, fomepizole for alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) inhibition is a mainstay in the management of toxicity due to ingestion of methanol, ethylene glycol, or diethylene ...

After alcoholism claimed the life of their son, one family is sharing their story in hopes that other Coloradans don't have to endure the same pain. More than 1,500 people died from alcohol ...

A medical professional has issued a stark warning that a facial symptom appearing when you consume alcohol could indicate an 80-fold increased risk of cancer. This "genetic software glitch ...