Acute Tolerance to the Analgesic Effects of Alcohol

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides initial experimental evidence that alcohol's analgesic and pain-relieving effects are subject to acute tolerance following acute alcohol intake. These findings suggest that self-medicating pain via alcohol intake may be associated with high-risk drinking topography, increasing the risk for alcohol-related consequences. Further research is needed to determine if these effects extend to the context of clinical and chronic pain.PMID:34100711
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research