When the liver processes alcohol, it creates toxic substances that can hurt liver cells. If heavy drinking continues, the ...

Alcoholic cirrhosis is the severe, final stage of alcohol-associated liver disease, resulting from long-term heavy alcohol consumption. The disease involves permanent scarring of the liver ...

Early detection, total avoidance of alcohol, and a comprehensive treatment strategy can stop further harm and increase survival chances. For people who develop end-stage liver disease, a ...