Mechanisms Underlying Hazardous Alcohol Use After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/45/1/mechanisms-underlying-hazardous-alcohol-use-after-mild-traumatic-brain-injury?utm_source=arcr-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=schindler-2026-03&utm_content=arcr-listserv Mechanisms Underlying Hazardous Alcohol Use After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Makenzie Patarino, Jenna Sanders, and Abigail G. Schindler People who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions)—for example, among military populations and contact-sport athletes—are at increased risk of alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder. A new Alcohol Research: Current Reviews article explores biological mechanisms that may contribute to this increased risk, such as inflammation, degeneration of brain tissue, and altered brain and hormonal signaling. Understanding these associations may improve how people with mild traumatic brain injuries are treated to mitigate risk of alcohol misuse