Alcoholism : Why Does Alcohol Damage the Liver?

Published July 6, 2010

Alcohol is metabolized by the liver, and excessive amounts of alcohol create a problem of oxidation stress. Find out how 10 to 20 percent of drinkers develop alcoholic cirrhosis, which is a form of liver damage, with help from a medical doctor that specializes in addiction psychiatry in this free video on how alcohol damages the liver. Expert: Bernardo Savariego Contact: www.drsavariego.com Bio: Dr. Bernardo Savariego is a medical doctor and psychiatrist in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
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