Ethnopharmacological Applications Targeting Alcohol Abuse: Overview and Outlook

Excessive alcohol consumption is the cause of several diseases and thus is of a major concern for society. Worldwide alcohol consumption has increased by many folds over the past decades. This urgently calls for intervention and relapse counteract measures. Modern pharmacological solutions induce complete alcohol self-restraint and prevent relapse, but they have many side effects. Natural products are most promising as they cause fewer adverse effects. Here we discuss in detail the medicinal plants used in various traditional/folklore medicine systems for targeting alcohol abuse. We also comprehensively describe preclinical and clinical studies done on some of these plants along with the possible mechanisms of action.

Introduction

Excessive alcohol consumption in the age range group of 15–64 years is responsible for 1 out of 7 deaths and 1 out of 13 death cases in men and women, respectively, which involve drinking during pregnancy, binge drinking, heavy drinking, and underage drinking (Sacks et al., 2015; Baldassarre et al., 2018). High alcohol intake is leading to 5.9% of all lethal cases among people, and excessive alcohol consumption puts around 5.1% of disease burden on the world (Organization and Unit, 2014).

Alcohol addiction and abuse is a complex disorder associated with biological, emotional, and social factors, which often leads to health problems—such as liver cirrhosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, central nervous system disorders, alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy, and gastrointestinal disorder—and deteriorates economic prosperity of the family. Worldwide alcohol consumption has increased many folds over the decades, and abuse and addiction have been on the rise. The liver—the primary site for alcohol metabolism—is the most affected organ: excessive alcohol consumption causes cell to die, leaving scar tissue in their place. Prolonged high intake results in cirrhosis, which makes detoxification difficult while the organ is susceptible to infection and inflammation.

The adverse effects of the conventional medications for treatment of mainly the liver diseases caused by acute or chronic alcohol consumption are the reason for search of new alternative ways of cure. Under this circumstances, natural products are attractive option for treatment of alcohol-induced liver impairment (Ao et al., 2009). At present there is no therapeutic cure for alcoholic liver disease (ALD); hence, the development of novel medicines that are effective against alcoholic injury is the need of the hour (Kim et al., 2014). The modern pharmacological approaches are believed to play a vital role in achieving complete alcohol self-restraint and prevent relapse, but have limited efficacy with high adverse effects (Addolorato et al., 2005).

As far as the terminology is concerned, current use of alcohol can be demarcated as drinking at least one drink during the past 30 days and binge drinking can be defined as consumption of five or over five drinks in a day. Studies on the current alcohol use showed that 51% of adults who are above 18 years and 56% of adults who are between the age group of 18 to 44 drink alcohol regularly (Schiller et al., 2012). Excessive drinking is seen among 30% of the existing drinkers (Naimi et al., 2003). In the United States, 92% of adult heavy drinkers show a pattern of binge drinking in the last 30 days (Town et al., 2006). Thus, to combat the threat of alcoholism in the society, natural products can play a key role, with advantage of no or minimal adverse effects (Xu et al., 2005).

Various in vitro experiments involving HepG2 cells when treated with ethanol produced a significant reduction in glutathione (GSH) levels (Gutierrez-Ruiz et al., 1999; Kaur et al., 2009) and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) (Ogony et al., 2008). One example of a natural product studied in this cellular model is antroquinonol, a tetrahydroubiquinone derivative that occurs mainly in the mycelium of Antrodia camphorata (Angamuthu et al., 2019). Pretreatment with antroquinonol in a dose-dependent manner provides protection to HepG2 cells against cellular lipid peroxidation and hepatic enzyme generation induced by ethanol. Additionally, sustained depletion of GSH by ethanol was also reversed by antroquinonol pretreatment (Kumar et al., 2011). Other than this, antroquinonol pretreatment is also known to provide protection to hepatic cells against oxidative stress produced by ethanol. The possible mechanism of action involves upregulation of expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf-2) gene that in turn downstream antioxidant genes arbitrated through mitogen-activated kinase proteins (MAPs) (Kumar et al., 2011).

Development and Course of Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol addiction and abuse steadily progresses with time. Various researchers have given diverse stages regarding the progression of alcoholism. These stages vary in numbers according to the point of view of different researchers. According to their definitions, first, second, third, and fourth stages of alcoholism have been categorized as pre-alcoholic, early alcoholic, middle alcoholic, and late alcoholic, respectively. In the pre-alcoholic stage, the person is involved with social drinking, which does not cause any significant problems. An organism exposed to a slow increase in the amount of alcohol intake may start developing tolerance towards it. The habit of drinking, which is believed to relieve anxiety, stress, pain, and similar problems, may be the first step in addiction forming. In stage two of alcoholism, the person feels a mixed feeling of development of discomfort due to absence of alcohol intake and a strong desire to get alcohol. The person at this stage lies about his/her drinking habits to family and friends. The alcoholic finds new methods to secretly consume alcohol. Tolerance towards alcohol gradually progresses in this stage. In stage three, the symptoms of alcoholism become visible to friends and family. The relationship of the alcoholic with his/her family and friends begins to deteriorate. The alcoholic develops symptoms of alcohol abuse like weight loss or weight gain, facial redness, sluggishness, stomach bloating, etc.

The alcoholic now begins to suffer from severe complications like liver cirrhosis, dementia, and other ailments, which may lead to the loss of employment. Round-the-clock consumption progressively becomes an addiction and reduces or dislodges other activities, deteriorates the well-being of the family, and estranges friends. At this stage an attempt to get out of the habit results in hallucinations, tremors, and similar phenomena. Help can be found in professional rehabilitation centers (https://www.alcohol.org accessed on 01.03.2019). Prolonged alcoholism leads to psychological and physiological alterations inside the body and—among others—negatively affects various neurotransmitters.

There are various mechanisms associated with alcohol abuse, addiction, and dependence. One important effect by which alcohol leads to drug addiction and subsequently to its abuse is its effect on neurotransmitters. In acute alcohol ingestion, alcohol up-regulates GABAergic transmission and interferes with transmission of glutamate. Thus, due to intake of alcohol, the balance between the inhibitory and excitatory inputs is disturbed in the brain. In chronic alcohol ingestion, the brain in its attempt to attain equilibrium in presence of alcohol undergoes neuro-adaptations and this leads to enhancement in the level of glutamate and decrease in the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The activities of other neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, adenosine, and glycine are also altered by alcohol. Apart from this, it interacts with the opioid system, endo-cannabinoid system, and nicotinic cholinergic system as well as cholinergic transmission. It has been investigated by scientists that interactions of various molecules with the opioid receptor system can be the reason behind their addiction and dependence-producing effects. This is supported by the fact that drugs like morphine, which interact with the opioid receptor system, have considerable addiction and dependence causing potentials. It has also been pointed out that the reinforcing effect of alcohol might be due to its interaction with the opioid receptor system. Studies have also shown that there is a very strong correlation between alcohol addiction and genetics. Genetic factors can play an important role in favoring the development of addiction by determining what neurochemical changes would be produced on both acute as well as chronic ingestion of alcohol. Thus, alcohol may produce drug addiction and abuse through a variety of mechanisms (Pickens and Svikis, 1988; Nestler, 2004; Tripathi, 2013; Michalak and Biala, 2016).

Current Conventional Pharmacotherapy of Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol addiction, abuse and dependence have become severe problems affecting the lives of many people throughout the world. Currently at many rehabilitation centers, multiple allopathic drugs are being used to treat alcohol addiction and its complications. Though many allopathic drugs have proven to be a useful aid to combat alcoholism, yet drugs alone are not a complete answer for treatment of alcoholism. Successful treatment of alcoholism requires a combination of both psychological therapy as well as pharmacotherapy. Many drugs like benzodiazepines (BDZs) and disulfiram have been used in the treatment of alcohol dependence for many years but they have their own merits and demerits. Sometimes they may not prove to be very effective in an alcoholic patient and they have a potential to cause a variety of adverse effects. For example, by using BDZs in alcohol dependence, the alcoholic might himself/herself get addicted to BDZs. Also, in some studies it has been found that BDZs are not very effective in reducing craving associated with alcohol consumption. Similarly, taking disulfiram precludes even small amounts of alcohol or else severe adverse reactions within the body are likely to occur. Thus, the main action of disulfiram becomes its biggest drawback (Addolorato et al., 2002; Tripathi, 2013).

Many conventional drugs are in use for treatment of emergencies associated with alcohol addiction. One such is BDZs, having sedative, anxiolytic, and hypnotic action. BDZs have been tried in patients suffering from acute alcohol intoxication and showing aggressive behavior. They have been used as a replacement of alcohol, as a measure to stop the onset of withdrawal reactions precipitated by discontinuation of alcohol. In certain alcoholic patients, the person suffering from anxiety is reported to develop alcohol dependence. This is backed by research highlighted blending genetic similarities in the predisposition to develop anxiety and alcoholism. Thus, the use of BDZs enables the alcoholic person to cope with anxiety and trauma and it also protects the health care professionals against the aggressive behavior of the alcoholics. However, continuous use of BDZs in acute alcohol intoxication draws serious implications such as the following: it can lead to hypotension, impairment in consciousness, and depression of respiration (Addolorato et al., 2002; Shpilenya et al., 2002; Tripathi, 2013). So, one has to be conscious prescribing such formulations unless fully acquainted with the case study.

Contrarily, metadoxine and flumazenil, a competitive antagonist of BDZs, have been tried to enhance the rate of recovery from unconsciousness alcoholic state (Addolorato et al., 2002). For treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and baclofen have also been tried, which play a key role in diminishing symptoms associated with withdrawal reactions like agitation, depression, anxiety, etc. Similarly, drugs like tiapride, tioridazine, and haloperidol have been found to be useful in treatment of delirium tremens (Mayo-Smith, 1997; Addolorato et al., 1999; Gallimberti et al., 2000; Addolorato et al., 2002).

Relapse of alcoholism is a major problem associated with the efforts to leave alcohol. Many drugs that have anti-craving, aversion-causing, and anti-reward effects have been used. Disulfiram is used as an important aversion-causing drug. Unpleasant reactions are produced if a person on disulfiram takes even very small quantity of alcohol. This strengthens the resolution of the alcoholic to refrain from consuming alcohol. The fact of the matter is ethanol metabolism by enzymes alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2) converts this first into acetaldehyde and then into acetic acid derivative, respectively. Disulfiram here plays a key role by inhibiting the enzyme ALDH2 as a result of which acetaldehyde is not converted to acetic acid. Subsequently, upon alcohol consumption the levels of acetaldehyde are increased and acetaldehyde produces unpleasant reactions like headache, respiratory depression, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, hypotension, flushing, etc. Treatment with disulfiram has its own drawbacks in that concurrent alcohol consumption triggers serious reactions as mentioned above. Awareness of this fact must be raised on the part of the patient. The use of disulfiram is strictly prohibited in conditions like cardiopathy, diabetes, nephropathy, pregnancy, and in patients having history of drug allergy and hypersensitivity. Various drugs have also been used to reduce craving with different mechanisms. Some drugs reduce the craving for alcohol by mimicking the action of alcohol, whereas other drugs decrease the pleasant sensation associated with alcohol consumption (anti-reward effect) (Addolorato et al., 2002; Tripathi, 2013).

Similarly, GHB acid is used to decrease craving associated with alcohol consumption. It shows alcohol mimetic action and acts by producing interference in the functioning of some neurotransmitter systems like the mesolimbic cortical system. It does so by producing changes in levels of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA in brain. The downside of using GHB is that patients may start craving for GHB itself. GHB carries abuse and dependence producing liability, though this incidence is low but still supervision is highly recommended in using GHB treatment on alcoholics (Addolorato et al., 1996; Addolorato et al., 1997; Gallimberti et al., 2000; Gessa et al., 2000; Addolorato et al., 2002). Another class of drug is baclofen, which acts as a GABA_B agonist that is conventionally used as a centrally acting muscle relaxant but now it has also found use in treatment of alcohol dependence. Baclofen leads to alcohol abstinence and decreases craving. An advantage of baclofen is that it does not carry abuse liability but still more studies are needed to evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of baclofen (Addolorato et al., 2000; Colombo et al., 2000; Addolorato et al., 2002).

Opioid receptor antagonist like naltrexone is also currently used drug for treatment of alcoholism. It is believed that the opioid system is involved with the compulsive and reinforcing effects of alcohol that lead to craving desire associated with alcohol use. Thus, naltrexone is effective in decreasing craving towards alcohol. The disadvantage of naltrexone is that naltrexone produces side effects like insomnia, headache, vomiting, etc., and these can become more pronounced if the patient continues to consume alcohol. Also it is contraindicated in hepatic insufficiency and acute hepatitis (Volpicelli et al., 1992; Croop et al., 1997; Addolorato et al., 2000; Tripathi, 2013). Likewise, acamprosate is a drug that decreases the activity of the excitatory components of the brain. It does so by affecting calcium ion channels. It decreases craving and leads to alcohol abstinence. In a study, acamprosate has not shown to be very effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence and many studies are still needed to establish its effect in treatment of alcoholism (Paille et al., 1995; Sass et al., 1996; Addolorato et al., 2002).

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like fluoxetine, etc., have also found application in treatment of mood disturbances in alcoholics and their mechanism in treatment of alcoholism has been attributed to both GABAergic and serotonergic actions. SSRIs are basically effective in alcoholics with mood disturbances and provide a relief in alcoholics with depressive symptoms. Drugs like citalopram and sertraline are more effective in alcohol dependence with a late onset. Buspirone, which acts as a partial agonist at 5-^HT1_A receptor, is a helpful drug in alcoholics with anxiety (Gorelick and Paredes, 1992; Sellers et al., 1994; Kranzler et al., 1995; Malec et al., 1996; Tripathi, 2013).

Another class of drug is the metadoxine that helps in restoring neuropsychological behavior in alcoholics to normal. In patients it was found to decrease psychomotor agitation, compulsive desire, aggressiveness, and improved work efficiency, emotions, and relationships in alcoholics. Metadoxine improves ethanol metabolism by affecting the liver enzyme system. Also levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and release of acetylcholine and GABA are increased in the brain.

In summary, it can be said overall that conventional pharmacotherapy helps in the treatment of alcohol dependence and addiction, yet it has its own set of disadvantages and harmful effects. Thus, newer and safer treatment of alcohol dependence is still miles away (Bono et al., 1991; Caballeria et al., 1998; Stefanini et al., 1999).

Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Hepatic and Cardiovascular Systems

A major causative agent for chronic liver disease (CLD) in the USA and Europe (Younossi et al., 2011; Blachier et al., 2013) is alcoholism. In 2010, 14.5 million disability-adjusted life-years and approx. 0.5 million deaths around the world were caused by ALD (Rehm et al., 2013). Excessive use of alcohol leads to hepatic steatosis (O’Shea et al., 2010), but only a subset of patients are known to develop clinically significant liver disease, depending on various behavior factors, genetic predisposition, and comorbidities. Out of these, one of the most important ones is obesity (Raynard et al., 2002; Parker et al., 2018). Alcohol has not only had a direct harmful effect on liver but indirect effect on other organs also. Dangerous use of alcohol alters adipose tissue functions and causes liver-damaging effects and progression of ALD (Parker et al., 2018).

Reasons behind different types of liver diseases in general are alcohol abuse, toxic drugs, metabolic disorders, hepatitis virus types A, B, and C, and chemicals, among others (Friedman, 2003). One of the most common reasons behind liver diseases in north-western Europe, United States, and other parts of the world is alcoholism and this condition is associated with mortality rates of 5% to 6% (Morris et al., 2012). Heavy alcohol consumption for a longer duration leads to higher risk of development of liver diseases (Younossi, 1998). Binge drinking leads to development of acute alcoholic hepatitis and if the problem becomes excessive it can even become life threatening (De et al., 2009). Many studies indicate that the levels of ROS, cellular lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide (NO), hepatic enzymes, cytokines, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) are enhanced by excessive ingestion of alcohol and play a vital role in progression and etiology of alcohol-induced hepatic diseases (Gutierrez-Ruiz et al., 1999; Nah et al., 2005; Kumar et al., 2011). Due to excessive free radicals generation by alcohol consumption, there is spontaneous reduction in the glutathione levels as well (Gutierrez-Ruiz et al., 1999; Kumar et al., 2011). Raised accumulation of intracellular ROS in hepatic cells and oxidative stress are key effects of ethanol exposure and these effects lead to the hepatic diseases (Das and Vasudevan, 2007).

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is implicated as the causative agent of 42% of all the cases of acute liver failure (ALF) in the USA (Larson et al., 2005). A high risk factor of ALF is associated with consumption of acetaminophen in elderly, alcoholics, and in those cases where there is an overdose with this drug (Sass and Shakil, 2005; Dart and Bailey, 2007; Rhodes et al., 2011). There are higher incidences of acetaminophen toxicity in case of chronic alcoholics, people suffering from malnutrition, and the elderly (Larson et al., 2005; Dart and Bailey, 2007).

Various mediators of alcohol metabolism directly or indirectly lead to liver injury. Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) is the major enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. CYP2E1 does not produce any damage to liver if the amount of alcohol ingested is not excessive. However, if the amount of alcohol consumed by a person is very high, CYP2E1 leads to the formation of ROS like hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion radical, and highly reactive conjugated adducts (Lu and Cederbaum, 2008).

Pro-fibrogenic cytokines, such as platelet-derived growth factor-beta (PDGF-β), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) are released by hepatic stellate cells (HSC) on activation (Pinzani and Marra, 2001; Parsons et al., 2007). Inhibition of HSC activation is the main goal for the treatment of hepatic injury induced by alcohol consumption (Wang et al., 2006).

Important immune and endocrine functions relating to adipose tissues can be also altered by alcohol. These effects further enhance the toxic effect of alcohol on liver. Release of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) into the systemic circulation occurs as a result of enhanced lipolysis in adipose tissues (Parker et al., 2018). Steatosis, insulin resistance, and hepatic inflammation result due to uptake of NEFAs by the liver (Parker et al., 2018). Liver function is also altered by changes in the adipokines secretion by adipocytes. There are convincing studies providing evidence on the actions of leptin, which serves as a proinflammatory and profibrotic agent. At last, adipose tissue inflammation caused by alcohol or obesity fosters the pro-inflammatory cytokines release into circulation and this results in a direct damage to liver and also leads to liver tissue infiltration by immune cells (Parker et al., 2018).

Endocrine function of adipose tissues is changed by consumption of alcohol and this varies depending on its use pattern and also the existence and stage of ALD (Parker et al., 2018). Circulating adiponectin is increased by both moderate (Sierksma et al., 2004; Beulens et al., 2006; Beulens et al., 2008; Brien et al., 2011) and high levels of alcohol (Hillemacher et al., 2009). In patients with ALD, there is maintenance of elevated serum adiponectin levels (Tacke et al., 2005), and the higher the adiponectin levels are, the greater will be the severity of ALD (Kaser et al., 2005; Kasztelan-Szczerbinska et al., 2013). Studies done on human adipocytes by in vitro methods have given evidence that expression of adipocytes is modulated in presence of alcohol (Ajmera et al., 2017).

Light consumption (0.1–5 g per day) of alcohol has several benefits like alcohol in low levels reduces severity of metabolic syndrome (Sun et al., 2014) and risk of cardiovascular disease (Costanzo et al., 2010); however, high amount consumption of alcohol (> 26 g per day) enhances risk of cardiovascular mortality (Costanzo et al., 2010). A close link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic syndrome increased the death of the patients. There is correlation between dangerous consumption of alcohol and individual components of metabolic syndrome in general (Fan et al., 2006; Bessembinders et al., 2011; Briasoulis et al., 2012) and this correlation is directly proportional (Parker et al., 2018).

Alcoholism is a commonly encountered problem and has a significant effect on adipose tissues. Normal function, structure, and distribution of adipose tissue are disturbed by harmful use of alcohol. Liver functions are altered directly or indirectly by alterations in adipose tissues and this in turn leads to ALD. Inflammatory changes in adipose tissue are immediately reversed by stopping consumption of alcohol, and experimental ALD is improved by drugs that restore the functions of ALD to normal (Parker et al., 2018).

Alterations in adipose tissue by alcoholism occur in a similar manner in obesity and NAFLD as well. Risk of morbidity and mortality related to liver problems is enhanced by synergism of obesity and alcohol consumption. There should be awareness among physicians who are treating patients with ALD regarding the consequences of adipose tissue dysfunctions affecting the functions of liver. They should also develop effective plans for management of insulin resistance and obesity. Knowledge into the extra hepatic actions of alcohol involvement in the development of ALD will help in development of efficient treatments (Parker et al., 2018).

Alcohol and Nicotine: a Dangerous Combination

Worldwide nicotine and alcohol are often abused in combination as drugs and lead to deaths of 9 million people every year in a combined manner (Ostroumov et al., 2015). There is a strong evidence of positive correlation between use of nicotine and alcohol (DiFranza and Guerrera, 1990; Miller and Gold, 1998; Dani and Harris, 2005; Weitzman and Chen, 2005; Barrett et al., 2006). There is more vulnerability of binge drinking in both regular smokers and non-regular (non-dependent) smokers than non-smokers (Weitzman and Chen, 2005; Harrison et al., 2008; Campbell et al., 2012).

Some subjective rewarding alcohol effects are enhanced through nicotine and vice versa (Glautier et al., 1996; Kouri et al., 2004; Rose et al., 2004). In addition, nicotine can influence alcohol consumption in a longer run. Use of nicotine at a young age enhances the development of disorders associated with consumption of alcohol later in life (Grant, 1998; Chen et al., 2002; Jensen et al., 2003; Riala et al., 2004). In agreement with the literature, nicotine administration to animals can enhance subsequent self-administration of alcohol in them (Blomqvist et al., 1996; Smith et al., 1999; Le et al., 2003; Bito-Onon et al., 2011; Doyon et al., 2013a). However, there are also certain conflicting reports in which nicotine administration did not have any influence on alcohol consumption; rather nicotine administration reduced alcohol consumption (Dyr et al., 1999; Nadal and Samson, 1999; Sharpe and Samson, 2002).

There are various diverse molecular targets throughout the central nervous system (CNS) on which ethanol and nicotine act, but a common pharmacological action is also shared by these drugs (Dani and Bertrand, 2007; Dopico and Lovinger, 2009). It is put forward that common modulation of the brain stress hormone system and mesolimbic dopamine (DA) system leads to the interactions between ethanol and nicotine (Larsson and Engel, 2004; Funk et al., 2006; Doyon et al., 2013b). Substances for abuse (drugs) target the DA system and the development of addiction is due to the dysregulation of the DA system (Luscher and Malenka, 2011; Sulzer, 2011).

Increased susceptibility to drug and alcohol abuse can be associated with blunted transmission of DA (Volkow et al., 1996; Martinez et al., 2005; Ostroumov et al., 2015). By modifying the function of neural substrates that are targets of both alcohol and nicotine, nicotine can influence consumption of alcohol. Some examples of these substrates are stress hormone systems linked with glucocorticoids and corticotropin releasing factor (CRH), and the mesolimbic DA system (Larsson and Engel, 2004; Funk et al., 2006; Doyon et al., 2013b; Ostroumov et al., 2015). Ethanol and nicotine both have complex pharmacological actions and act on several targets present in the nervous system. According to different studies, reinforcing effects of ethanol and nicotine combination might arise from multiple mechanisms and different areas of the brain (Leao et al., 2015; Ostroumov et al., 2015).

Alcohol and Cannabis

A 9-year survey was done between 2002 and 2010 by questionnaires about the use of alcohol, stimulants, and cannabis in 3,099 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men and the study was termed as Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS) (Adams et al., 2018). In this study, the changes in the VACS index were analyzed by the above-mentioned substances. Alcohol and narcotic drugs influenced on progression of HIV disease by mechanisms like poor adherence to pharmacological therapy of HIV, increase in symptoms of depression, immune suppression, neurocognitive dysfunction, and respiratory infections (Arnsten et al., 2002; Kapadia et al., 2005; Hinkin et al., 2007; Sullivan et al., 2011; Langebeek et al., 2014; Kalichman et al., 2015; Adams et al., 2018). A fact that is important regarding the health of public is that drug and alcohol use is common among HIV-infected individuals (Chander et al., 2006; Mimiaga et al., 2013).

In general, cannabis use does not impact mortality in a negative manner, whereas there is a greater risk of mortality associated with stimulant use as compared to a lower risk of alcohol use among men infected with HIV in care (Adams et al., 2018). Association between stimulant use and mortality risk can help in its treatment in a targeted manner. Also the knowledge that frequent use of stimulant can lead to dangerous consequences can help patients to reduce or stop the use of stimulants. There is a greater impact of sociodemographic characteristics on mortality risk as compared to stimulants, alcohol, or cannabis use. Reduction of impact of racial differences and poverty by specific programs can be useful in improving the health of male veterans suffering from HIV/AIDS (Adams et al., 2018). Still, sufficient studies are required to draw conclusive remarks for effect of the cannabis use and alcohol consumption.

Brief History of Alcohol Consumption

Although opinion differs as to when the humans first started to produce or became familiar with alcoholic beverages, their use dates back to ancient civilizations. Substantive historical and archaeological evidence implies the Stone Age [8000 Before the Common Era (BCE)] as the dawn of fermentation products (Guidot and Mehta, 2014). It was fermented mare's milk in ancient Siberia that appears to have been the first alcoholic drink. Its production today known as “Kumis” continues in some parts of Russia (Guidot and Mehta, 2014). The use of alcoholic beverages is reported in various religious ceremonies, social gatherings, or in day-to-day life.

Several excavation sites around the globe unearthed jars—dating it back to 7000–6600 BCE Northern China (McGovern, 2013), 5400–5000 BCE in Hajjin Firuz in Iran (Gately, 2008), 4000 BCE in ancient Egypt (Lucia, 1963), 2700 BCE in Babylonians (Hyams, 1965), 1000 BCE in Mexico (Gately, 2008), and 700 BCE in Greece (Hanson, 2013)—that were used for storing alcoholic beverages that were prepared form grapes, berries, rice, honey, wheat, and barley. With the commencement of the second and first centuries BCE, alcohol intoxication was no longer rare among the common people. India and China have very well-established and extensively documented traditional medicine systems [Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)] counteracting the ill-effects of alcohol consumption.

History of Alcohol Consumption in China

China has a rich legacy of fermentation products. Of the several recipes used for different products, one of the prominent being the beer recipe, that is in use over 5,000 years, made by fermenting ingredients such as tubers, Job's tears, barley, and broom millet (Wang et al., 2016). Some scholars have put forward the hypothesis that beer brewing by Shang tradition has its roots in the Neolithic Yangshao period (5000–2900 BCE), which dates back to the time of numerous agricultural settlement in the Yellow River Valley (Li, 1962; Huang, 2000; Wang et al., 2016).

Also, there is a similarity in terms of style in brewing vessels found in the Yangshao period like jiandiping (pointed-bottom vessel) amphorae and funnels, and those found in the modern ethnographic records and the historical period (Wang et al., 2016). But there is no direct confirmation of alcohol production from the Yangshao sites. There is a link between beer brewing and an increase in complexity in social structure marked by competitions among particular settlements, their hierarchical structure, and construction of large public buildings. Consumption of alcohol became common during feast days and rituals, with the beverages being financed by the elites, which was especially true of the late Yangshao period in the Wei River region (Liu, 2005), an area known as “the cradle of Chinese civilization” (Wang et al., 2016).

History of Alcohol Consumption in India

Alcohol consumption in India was in practice since the ancient times. During the Vedic period (ca. 1500–700 BCE) alcoholic drinks were used in various religious festivals, consumed widely by warriors groups, and a few other sections of society (Achaya, 1991; Sharma et al., 2010). The use of this also continued during post-vedic era, during Islamic invasion, British rule, and significantly increasing in the present scenario (Sharma et al., 2010). During the Vedic period, alcohol consumption is marked by evidence gathered by excavation of chief ingredients from various archaeological sites, which implies alcohol was produced more than 4,000 years ago, i.e., it was contemporary with ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.

Vedic literature refers to alcoholic beverages as soma and sura with the former being considered a sacred drink, and the latter—the drink of the common people. Alcohol consumption in the ancient days had certain restrictions: while Kshatriyas (warriors) were allowed to consume alcohols, Brahmins were completely forbidden to do so. In the post-Vedic period (700 BCE–1100 CE), the tradition of drinking alcohol continued and it was served on special occasions like moving into a new house or during weddings. Also, we find alcohol usage mentioned in the epic book of Ramayana and Mahabharata (Prakash, 1961; Singh and Lal, 1979; Boesche, 2002; Sharma et al., 2010). In the Mauryan period of Indian history (4^th century BCE), the production and sale of alcohol was under strict control and there were special houses set up for drinking. Some of these facts have been mentioned by Kautilya (prime minister of Chandra Gupta Maurya). Kautilya has also mentioned the names of various alcoholic preparations like “prasanna” and “medhaka” made from fermented wheat flour and rice, respectively (Achaya, 1991; Boesche, 2002; Sharma et al., 2010).

During this period some sections of society like the Tantric sect incorporated the use of alcohol as an essential part of their religious ceremonies. They made madya (wine) an essential component of their ganachakra (tantric assembly). Two main medical practitioners of the post-Vedic India were Charaka and Sushruta. Charaka wrote that alcohol in right amounts at a right time and with enough food is beneficial. He posited that moderate drinking leads to preservation of intelligence, provides nourishment, digestion and pleasure, while Sushruta wrote about the use and abuse of alcohol.

Consumption of alcohol during the Islamic rule comes out with stick to prohibition, as liquor is forbidden in Islam; but still wine was used on a regular basis in royal or princely courts. At the start of the British and European colonial rule in India opium and cannabis were more popular, but slowly under the patronage of Europeans alcohol consumption began to thrive in India. A new brand of beer was developed by George Hodgson (London) for India, which was light in nature and had a bitter taste so later beer in India began to be known as “Indian Pale Ale.” Also Edward Dyer from England established a brewery in Kasauli in the Himalayan region and it was called Dyer's Lion Beer and was credited with being the first commercially produced beer in Asia. Moreover, it found popularity among British troops. At the end of the 19^th century the Indian movement for independence grew stronger and leaders like Balgangadhar Tilak (during the first decade of 20^th century) urged the people to start boycotting British government licensed liquor shops. Also, women like Kasturbai, also known as Kasturba Gandhi (wife of Mahatma Gandhi) led strong movements against liquor sale and consumption. Alcohol consumption at this moment of time was considered a bad habit associated with the British and was highly condemned by women organizations, nationalists, and others. Alcohol consumption was spread by Indian soldiers and office clerks who served for the British and embraced the western culture of consuming alcohol (Wolpert, 1997; Saxena, 1999; Parkar et al., 2001; Benegal, 2005; Pryor, 2009; Sharma et al., 2010). An independent India imposed various laws and regulations on the production and sale of liquor, differing from state to state. Still, the consumption of alcohol continued to increase, and in between 2010 and 2017 a net increase of 38% was recorded from 4.3 to 5.9 L per adult per year. Apart from this, there are several states such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Bihar where there are complete prohibition of alcohol.

In today’s scenario consumption of lighter drinks like wine and beer is increasing at a remarkable rate with time. Drinking at a young age and social drinking is gaining popularity day by day and this is reflective of the changing Indian society. Many restaurants, bars, and social places have come up in India to meet social and urban drinking demands. Though people in India are now beginning to follow the concept of moderate and safe drinking, still a large percentage of people in India consume alcohol in a manner that is hazardous to them and the society. Education and proper counselling regarding alcohol consumption and the attendant dangers will have a bigger role to play in coming years to overcome this changing scenario in changing Indian society (Chandra et al., 2003; Singh and Bloom, 2004; Verma et al., 2004; Benegal, 2005; Sivaram et al., 2008; Sharma et al., 2010).

Alcohol Abuse and Social Implications

The alcohol use disorder (AUD) afflicts 20–30% of men and 10–15% of women throughout the world according to the data compiled by the American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2013; Grant et al., 2015). A recent report of WHO estimated that in 2016, over half (3.1 billion people or 57%) of the global population over 15 years of age had abstained from drinking alcohol in the last 12 months and around 2.3 billion people are currently drinkers (WHO, 2019). Moreover, substantive figure, i.e., half of the populations of Americans, Europeans, and Western Pacific countries were indulged in alcohol consumption (WHO, 2019). According to Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study (GBD, 2016), data compiled from 1990 to 2016 for 195 countries and territories demonstrated that alcohol was the major contributor leading to death, disability, and bad health. In 2016 alone, the cause of death and disability due to alcohol consumption stands at the seventh leading risk factor, accounting to about 2.2% of female deaths and 6.8% of male deaths. But when the data was sub-categorized for a special category of age group between 15 and 49 years, the scenario transformed from the seventh leading risk factor to the leading cause of deaths. The attributable death count stands at 3.8% for females and 12.2% for males.

Similarly, Borges and co-worker reported dose-response estimates for the odds ratio (OR) and population attributable risk of acute alcohol consumption and road traffic injury (RTI) (Borges et al., 2017). In this study the data was obtained and analyzed from 1,119 RTI patients who reached 16 emergency departments in countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Mexico, and Argentina. The results of the study highlights that 1 in every 6 RTI patients in emergency department agreed to have alcohol intake 6 h prior to injury. This figure was five times higher when compared to not drinkers. Thus, decreasing the intake of alcohol to low to moderate levels (≤4 drinks) had significant impact on population burden and risk.

Applying local and global measures immediately in areas like Latin America and the Caribbean to decrease consumption of alcohol can reduce usage of alcohol among pedestrians, drivers, and passengers involved in RTI (WHO, 2010; Borges et al., 2017).

Due to low availability of methods to prevent alcohol consumption and treatment of alcohol-caused disorders in low- and middle-income countries, an e-health portal was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 6, 2012 relating to alcohol and health in a web-based self-help program. In such countries, the introduction of an effective e-health program can lead to a positive impact on people's health, as they provide self-help to people regarding alcohol consumption and the health complications related to it (Dedert et al., 2015).

Cognitive–behavioral therapy and self-help health programs have had significant effect among the programs targeting alcohol abuse in countries with high economic status (Riper et al., 2011; Riper et al., 2014; Sundstrom et al., 2017). Web-based programs are easily accessible for individuals who are at a high risk for developing disorders based on alcohol consumption and are supposed to prevent further health complications (Riper et al., 2011). Also some drinkers (referred to as hidden drinkers) who usually do not contact any health professionals for one reason or another can profit from these web-based programs and this is of great importance to the public health (Schaub et al., 2016; Schaub et al., 2018).

Ethnopharmacological Applications Targeting Alcohol Abuse

This limited efficacy and associated adverse effects have urged us to deepen our understanding of the complementary approaches used in traditional and folk medicine. Notably, recent experimental evidence has proved the effectiveness of some herbal remedies (Carai et al., 2000; Xu et al., 2005; Abenavoli et al., 2009) with few possible side effects, and natural products in general are an established source of pharmacologically active molecules (Atanasov et al., 2015; Yeung et al., 2018).

The use of traditional products/formulations aims to target at: (a) reducing the desire to drink; (b) impeding gastrointestinal absorption of alcohol; and (c) expediting the process of alcohol and its metabolites clearance rate form the body (Xu et al., 2005).

XJL [Natural Pharmacia International [NPI] preparation #28 (NPI-028)] is an herbal medicine developed in China and has been used for decades to decrease the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Extracts of Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep (syn. Pueraria lobata (Lour.) Merr. (kudzu) and Citrus × aurantium L. (syn. Citrus reticulata) are among the many plant extracts that have been used in preparing XJL. The exact mechanism of action of kudzu is unknown but studies carried out on isoflavones like daidzein, daidzin, and puerarin (phytochemicals found in kudzu extract) have concluded that these phytochemicals decrease the consumption of alcohol by alterations in monoamine oxidase (MAO)-acetaldehyde pathways or mitochondrial ALDH2 pathways (Keung, 2003; Lukas et al., 2013).

Chunggan extract (CGX) is a commercially marketed herbal medicine of 13 herbs, which finds its utility as a potent “liver cleaning” agent (Choi et al., 2006; Kim et al., 2014). Kim et al. (2014) observed pharmacological properties of CGX with the main focus on molecules related to alcohol metabolism and pro-fibrogenic cytokines. They also saw the mechanism in rat-derived HSC cell line (using HSC-T6 cells) (Kim et al., 2014).

Recent experimental development to the application of herbal and traditional medicines has led to the isolation and characterization of pure and active compounds such as daidzin, daidzein, and puerarin from Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep, iboganine from Tabernanthe iboga Baill., tanshinones I and II, cryptotanshinone, and miltirone from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, hyperforin from Hypericum perforatum L., ginsenosides from Panax ginseng C.A.Mey., and withanolide D and withaferin A from Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal etc., that are some of the widely studied and well-known species suppressing alcohol intake in experimental animals (Sweetnam et al., 1995; Butterweck et al., 1997; Rezvani et al., 2002; Abenavoli et al., 2009; Zhu et al., 2017). These substances are known to put forth their effects by influencing several of the neurological systems, thereby suppressing drinking behavior. In this section, Table 1 provides a brief summary on various plant species and natural products derived from them and their proposed mechanisms of action in the context of alcohol intake. The chemical structures of some of the important discussed natural products are presented in Figure 1.

TABLE 1

Table 1 Plants used for prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse in different folk medicine practices.

FIGURE 1

Figure 1 Chemical structures of some important natural products.

Methodology

We collected and documented scattered information on counteracting of alcohol abuse through medicinal plants. The synonyms of the various species were cross-checked with the plant databases (https://mpns.science.kew.org). Afterwards, the available articles on respective species were retrieved using popular search engines and various databases, for instance, Scifinder, Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Mendeley, JOAP, Microsoft Academic, and Google Scholar. The keywords used were alcohol dependence, addiction, complimentary medicines, phytotherapy, ethnopharmacology, and ethnobotany, alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme, dopamine, gamma-amino butyric acid, etc. The data was congregated through the Boolean information retrieval method using plant name along with “AND” operator (Pohl et al., 2010; Tewari et al., 2017a) followed by alcohol dependence and addiction. No prerequisite limitations on publications, i.e., language, year, and publication type (original contribution, review article or key editorial note), were taken into consideration. An outline of the various plants species used for prevention and management against alcohol abuse is presented in Table 1.

Prominent Medicinal Plants/Extracts for Management of Alcohol Dependence and Abuse

Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep

P. montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep (syn. Pueraria lobata (Lour.) Merr.) (Fabaceae), commonly known as kudzu, is a perennial climbing plant distributed throughout Asia (including Japan, Korea, China), as well as in some regions of North and South America. Kudzu is a noxious weed in the United States and it has been used for several centuries as Puerariae radix in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant has been known since the Pharmacopeia of Shen Nong (about 200 BC) in China and used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, diaphoretic, and antipyretic agent (Zhu et al., 2017). Apart from this, the species finds its utility in treatment of fevers, muscle aches, gastrointestinal disorders, skin problems, allergies, high blood pressure, and chronic alcoholism (Lee et al., 1999; Abascal and Yarnell, 2007).

Chinese Pharmacopeia of 600 AD describes its application in treatment of alcohol intoxication (Sun Simiao, about 600 AD) and as an anti-dipsotropic agent (Li Dongyuan, about 1200 AD). Crude extract of the species is a significant source of physiologically valuable isoflavones including puerarin, daidzin, and daidzein (Ohshima et al., 1988), compounds notably reported to be useful in suppressing free-choice ethanol intake in Golden Syrian hamsters (Keung and Vallee, 1993a), Wistar rats (Heyman et al., 1996), Fawn Hooded rats (Overstreet et al., 1996), and alcohol-preferring (P) rats (Lin et al., 1996; Benlhabib et al., 2004a).

The probable neurological pathway acting against ethanol intake is said to be mainly due to daidzin, a selective and reversible mitochondrial ALDH-2 inhibitor. It is crucial for acetaldehyde oxidation, which is a resultant of ethanol metabolism by suppression of reactive intermediates 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAAA) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAL) formation from serotonin and dopamine (Keung and Vallee, 1998), as a result of which there is an increase in levels of 5-hydroxyindole 3-acetaldehyde (5-HIAL) and DOPAL. Thus, daidzin appears to stifle alcohol intake through aggregating 5-HIAL and inhibiting ALDH-2 (Keung, 2003).

Shen et al. (1996) studied the pharmacological effects of daidzin and puerarin on ethanol via GABA/BDZ-chloride channel complex. BDZ tranquilizers are known to modulate the efficiency of inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA at the GABA/BDZ-chloride channel complex in the brain (Harris, 1990; Lin et al., 1993).

The in vitro use of daidzin and puerarin showed a mixed competitive and non-competitive inhibition of [³H] flunitrazepam binding to cortical, cerebellar, and hippocampal membranes in the brain. Alcohol is known to modulate the brain's mechanism to inhibit neurotransmitter GABA by chloride channel complex. Hence, kudzu extract can be used as an agent for treating alcohol dependence by virtue of its actions on BDZ receptors and role in modification in monoamine metabolism.

In a recent study, Penetar and colleagues administered kudzu extract after an episode of acute drinking, in order to check the rate/level of ethanol concentration in blood (Penetar et al., 2011). Similarly, Shen and co-workers, using rats as the experimental animal, demonstrated that dihydromyricetin (DHM) [(2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one], a flavonoid component of kudzu extract, is effective against acute ethanol intoxication, thereby increasing alcohol withdrawal symptoms possibly by GABA_A receptor-mediated mechanism. The increased hippocampal expression of GABA_A receptor and interaction of DHM with the BDZ site on the GABA_A receptor were held responsible for the above-mentioned actions of DHM (Shen et al., 2012).

The extract of kudzu has an excellent ability to change the effects of alcohol or reduce alcohol consumption in animals used in laboratories (Heyman et al., 1996; Keung and Vallee, 1993a; Overstreet et al., 1996; Keung, 2003). The extract can decrease the alcohol intake by up to 50% and the effect develops within only 1 to 2 days. It is an accepted fact that the isoflavones of kudzu extract have an ability to decrease alcohol consumption in a variety of mammalian species, regardless of the mechanism of action (Lukas et al., 2013).

There are several advantages of kudzu extract treatment over other medicines; for instance, it has minimal adverse effects when compared to its synthetic counterparts (Lukas et al., 2013).

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Lamiaceae), commonly named as Danshen or Red Sage root, is a perennial medicinal herb that is extensively used across Asia. The name “salvia” is derived from a Latin word “salvere” meaning “to heal,” which is in line with the folkloric belief regarding it as a plant with “magical” healing properties (Kasimu et al., 1998). The species is highly valued for its root and is classified as ‘‘super grade herb (herbs without observable toxicity)'' in Shennong's Herbal Classic of Materia Medica (Shennong Bencao Jing about 221 BC to 220 AD) and has been utilized for over 2000 (Wang et al., 2017). It is listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia for treatment of menostasis, menstrual disorder, insomnia, menorrhalgia, and blood circulation diseases (China Pharmacopoeia Committee 2005). Recent investigation advocated its utility in different substance abuse, such as abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and various other drugs (Mah et al., 1998). The extract of the species is reported to be useful in the treatment of liver diseases, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), diabetic nephropathy, etc. (Abd-Elazem et al., 2002; Peng et al., 2018).

The major chemical constituents of S. miltiorrhiza roots are diterpene pigments, of orange–red color, with a phenanthrenequinone structure, such as tanshinones I, II, cryptotanshinone, and miltirone (Serra et al., 2003). Other biologically active constituents include danshensu, protocatechualdehyde, rosmarinic acid, and salvianolic acid A (Luo et al., 2015). Over 30 tashinone compounds are isolated from S. miltiorrhiza and that have antioxidant, antitumor, antiplatelet, and antiviral properties (Zhang and Wang, 2006). Pharmacological properties of some of these molecules have been well explored. Compounds such as tanshinones I and II, miltirone, and cryptotanshinone are known to play a key role in reducing alcohol intake in model animals (Carai et al., 2000; Serra et al., 2003), thus promoting antirelapse in alcohol-preferring rats (Colombo et al., 2006).

Lee et al. (1991) reported militirone as a low-affinity ligand for central GABA_A-BDZ–binding site responsible for many behavioral consequences of alcohol, and hence acting as a partial agonist and having an anxiolytic effect (Lee et al., 1991). Similarly, IDN 5082 (standardized extract of Danshen) inhibited discriminative stimulus effects of ethanol in Sardinian alcohol-preferring (sP) rats (trained to distinguish ethanol from water) (Colombo et al., 1999) and substantially suppressing ethanol acquisition (Serra et al., 2003), an indication of its antirelapse properties (Serra et al., 2003). Likewise, Koo et al. (2004) reported that Danshen crude water extracts stimulated potassium-dependent release of dopamine from striatal slices of rats comparable to amphetamine (a stimulant drug) suggesting a probable mechanism of action that might be useful for substance abuse pharmacotherapy. Similarly, tanshinone II, an active constituent of the root extract, is reported to ameliorate ALD activity by reducing lipopolysaccharide and ethanol-induced Kupffer cell sensitization (Yin et al., 2008), while crypto-tanshinone is reported to inhibit ALD by blocking hepatic cell death and fatty acid synthesis (Yin et al., 2009). Likewise, salvianolic acid B relieved acute ethanol-induced hepatocyte apoptosis through sirtuin 1-mediated deacetylation of the p53 transcription factor pathway (Li et al., 2014).

Hypericum perforatum L.

Hypericum perforatum L. (Clusiaceae) commonly named as St. John's wort (SJW) is an herbaceous perennial plant, with extensive creeping rhizome. The word hypericum derives from Greek “hyper” (over) and “eikon” (image or apparition), which reflects the herb's use against evil spirits. The species is native to Europe (Klemow et al., 2011), and widely distributed across the temperate areas of North Africa, Asia, Australia, and America (Gleason and Cronquist, 1963). Due to putative medicinal property it was recommended against various disorders from the first century onwards by various Greek physicians (such as Dioscorides, Galen, Hippocrates, and Pliny). Ever since then it has endured as a popular remedy for intestinal worms, anxiety, cuts, burns, depression, snakebites, and menstrual disorders (Castleman, 2001; Redvers et al., 2001). The species is also known to possess hypotensive, antibacterial, spasmolytic, stimulating (Chopra and Nayar, 1956), diuretic, (Solujic et al., 1997), analgesic, anti-inflammatory (Bukhari et al., 2004), anticancer, antitumor, antioxidant, antischizophrenic, anticonvulsant, and antidiabetic properties (Birt et al., 2009; Caraci et al., 2011; Can and Ozkay, 2012).

The species has been widely studied for its chemical composition and pharmacological properties. As a result, many representatives of bioactive compound groups have been isolated and described, including hypericin and pseudohypericin (naphtodianthrones), hyperforin, adhyperforin (phloroglucinol derivatives), several flavonol glycosides, proanthocyanidins, phenylpropanes, biflavones, xanthones, tannins, and some amino acids (Bombardelli and Morazzoni, 1995; Barnes et al., 2001).

SJW’s use is popular as an herbal remedy due to its efficacy against many diseases, especially depression and alcohol dependence. Recent experimental and clinical studies have identified hyperforin as an active biological compound with antidepressant qualities (Abenavoli et al., 2009), also being a good signature agent for reducing alcohol intake and desire to drink (Perfumi et al., 2001).

In-depth study on alcoholism and depression led to the identification of a common neurochemical substrate for both disorders (Markou et al., 1998), whereby coexistence of two or more neurochemical events was traced amid high alcohol intake and a depression-like condition in experimental alcohol-preferring rats. Ballenger et al. (1979) thought that depression and alcoholism might result from low serotonin levels that are augmented transiently by alcohol intake (Ballenger et al., 1979). Serotonin-targeting compounds reduced pathological drinking in experimental animals (Murphy et al., 1988; Rezvani et al., 1991; Rezvani and Grady, 1994). Notably, other preclinical studies have suggested that SJW has a role in reducing voluntary intake of alcohol. These works base their assertion on the tests carried out on selectively bred alcohol-preferring rats (De Vry et al., 1999; Panocka et al., 2000), Fawn-Hooded (FH) rats (Overstreet et al., 1992; Rezvani et al., 2002), high alcohol-drinking (Had) rats, Marchigian Sardinian (msP), and sP rats (Ciccocioppo et al., 1999).

Likewise, from other clinical and experimental studies, hyperforin, a lipophilic constituent of SJW, was found to inhibit aminergic transmitter's uptake of serotonin and noradrenaline into synaptic nerve endings (Kumar et al., 2006). It was also known to increase the level of norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA in the brain.

Other than this, the probable anticraving and antidepressant effects of SJW have been suggested to be as a result of increase in the levels of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, or by sigma and opioid receptors stimulation in the CNS (Butterweck et al., 1997; Müller et al., 1997).

Panax ginseng C.A. Mey

Panax ginseng C.A. Mey (Araliaceae) is a well-known perennial herb, documented as ginseng in the traditional Chinese system of medicine. Its name is derived from the Greek words “pan” (all) and “axos” (cure) meaning possess of an inherent property to “cure all diseases.” The species is widely distributed in northeastern regions of the Korean peninsula (Park et al., 2005). For 5000 years the species has been used in certain parts of the world especially in Korea, China, and Japan. It is both a nourishing and tonifying agent and a potent therapeutic agent for many diseases like liver diseases, immune diseases, cancer, depression, fatigue, diabetes, internal degeneration, tumors, inflammation, nausea, dyspepsia, vomiting, nervousness, pulmonary problems, stress, and ulcers (Lee et al., 2005).

The pharmacological effects of ginseng are due to various bioactive molecules like ginsenosides, fatty acids, polysaccharides, peptides, peptidoglycans, phytosterols, triterpene saponins, and phenolic compounds. It is also known to contain essential oils, i.e., polyacetylenes and sesquiterpenes (Kim et al., 2017). Ginsenosides represent the unique and major pharmacological active constituents of ginseng that are said to be present as triterpene glycosides (Rastogi et al., 2015). Over 100 ginsenosides have been isolated from Panax, out of which 40 are found in P. ginseng alone (Christensen, 2009), mainly Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Rd, Rg1, Rg2, Rh1, and Re (Attele et al., 1999). Most pharmacological studies of ginsenosides were done for their immunostimulatory, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, prevention of opioid, and psychostimulant abuse and dependence (Tokuyama and Takahashi, 2001). However, little attention has been paid to alcohol intoxication.

Joo et al. (1982) proposed that ginseng saponins increased alcohol metabolism and lowered BALs by increasing ADH activity and plasma clearance (Joo et al., 1982). A few authors have reported on ginseng extract decreasing alcohol consumption, which was later confirmed by Lee et al. (1987). Clinical studies on volunteers demonstrated that in 10 out of 14 cases, ginseng extract accelerated alcohol clearance by 31–51%. Moreover, a recent study demonstrated that administration of red ginseng extract to alcohol-intoxicated rats altered alcohol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract (Carai et al., 2000) and prevented memory failure and excitation (Bao and Saito, 1984). It is also known to stimulate the microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system and the ADH enzyme action as a result of which there is a faster oxidation and removal of acetaldehyde with rapid shunting of excess hydrogen into lipid biosynthesis (Kwak and Joo, 1980). Thorough investigations are still needed concerning the value of ginseng in the treatment of alcoholism and associated problems, e.g., memory loss and nervous reactions.

Tabernanthe iboga Baill

Tabernanthe iboga Baill (Apocynaceae), commonly named as Iboga, is a perennial rainforest shrub native to Western Central Africa. Its principal psychoactive compound ibogaine is making up 80% of the psychoactive compounds, and it represents indole alkaloid, which can be isolated from the roots of the plant. Some of the other compounds include ibogaline, which constitutes about 15%, ibogamine—up to 5% and—to a lesser extent—tabernanthine and vocangine (Kontrimaviciute et al., 2006; Maciulaitis et al., 2008).

Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound used for preclinical and anecdotal studies, has proved its prominent role in drug addiction therapy. Scrapings of iboga root bark with potent hallucinogenic and therapeutic properties have been used for centuries in various medicinal formulations, i.e., in small doses to combat hunger, fatigue, sleep, and thirst; in high doses it was used for spiritual experiences (Alper et al., 2008). Boiled leaves are applied in the treatment of toothache, latex—in the treatment of anthelmintic turmoil, and the roots as anesthetic and febrifuge agents (Pope, 1969). In the early 1960s, the psychotherapeutic effects of ibogaine were studied by a Chilean psychiatrist, Dr. Claudio Naranjo. He observed that ibogaine administration led to an active period of visualizing of past events often described as a “waking dream state” (Gallo et al., 2009). The exact mechanism by which this psycho-pharmacological drug affects the brain is poorly understood. Iboga alkaloids [i.e., ibogaine, noribogaine and 18-methoxycoronaridine (18-MC)] are reported to have multiple and complex mechanisms of action within the CNS (Alper et al., 2008). Ibogaine at low micromolar concentrations is reported to possess a binding affinity for several receptors present within the CNS, including glutamate, kappa, mu-opioid, and sigma₂ receptors, N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA), sodium channels, and the serotonin reuptake transporter (Brown, 2013; Gallo et al., 2009; Mash et al., 2018).

Ibogaine has been effective in the treatment of different drugs abuse, including of morphine, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and nicotine (Overstreet et al., 2003; Rezvani et al., 2003; Abenavoli et al., 2009). Ibogaine administration is known to cause a substantial reduction in drug withdrawal symptoms, a marked drop in the desire to use drugs; however, it can only be regarded as a simple initial element in the complete rehabilitation strategy. The preclinical studies support the use of the plant, whereby iboga alkaloids induced a significant reduction of opioid withdrawal signs in rats (Dzoljic et al., 1988; Maisonneuve et al., 1991; Parker et al., 2002; Panchal et al., 2005), in mice (Frances et al., 1992; Popik et al., 1995; Layer et al., 1996), and in primate (Leal et al., 2003). Iboga alkaloids are reported to decrease the self-administration of morphine (Pace et al., 2004), cocaine (Glick et al., 1994), amphetamine (Maisonneuve and Glick, 1992), methamphetamine (Glick et al., 2000; Pace et al., 2004), alcohol (Rezvani et al., 1995b; Rezvani et al., 1997), and nicotine (Glick and Maisonneuve, 1998; Glick et al., 2000).

Ibogaine is also said to be effective in treating alcohol dependence and abuse and was found to expressively reduce volitional alcohol consumption desire in alcohol-preferring FH, P, and AA rats. The anticraving effects of ibogaine are thought to be due to its ability to interact with the CNS and its ability to stimulate the dopamine and serotonin systems (Glick et al., 1991). Other than this, an analogue of ibogaine, i.e., 18-methoxycoronaridine (18-MC), displays the anticraving property in the same fashion as ibogaine by regulating dopamine and serotonin systems (Rezvani et al., 2003). In order to trace out the possible mode of actions or events happenings inside the brains, ibogaine and its analogue were tested. On systematic administration of iboga in alcohol-fed rats, the results showed that it significantly altered the level of dopamine and its metabolites within nucleus accumbens, striatum, and prefrontal cortex within the rat's brain (Sloviter et al., 1980; Maisonneuve et al., 1991), thus highlighting the anticraving property possessed. Similarly, on systemic administration of 18-MC it also resulted into decrease in extracellular levels of dopamine in nucleus accumbens of rats brain, thereby intimating its probable role in suppressing alcohol intake as off ibogaine. Other than this, the other possible mode of action of analogue 18-MC against alcohol intake includes its ability to associate and regulate the functional entity of opioids receptor, in the same fashion as ibogaine, which in turn interacts with k-opiate receptor (Deecher et al., 1992) and inhibits dopamine release (Reid et al., 1994). Thus, a possible suppressant effect on altering the endogenous opioid system is believed to counteract alcohol intake.

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Ashwagandha” or “Indian winter cherry.” It is regarded as a “Medhya rasayan” (Nootropic herb) in classical Ayurvedic system (Bhattacharya and Kumar, 1997; Maurya, 2010). Ashwagandha has been traditionally used as an herbal or metallic admixture that acts as rejuvenating and revitalizing agent. The species is distributed in Southeast Asia and also from the Mediterranean region to South Africa. Extracts from different plant parts like leaves, bark, stems, roots, and the entire plant are used for various therapeutic purposes including neurological, cardiovascular, gastric immunological conditions, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes (Mishra et al., 2000; Dar et al., 2017). The pharmacological effects of the species that have been thoroughly investigated over the years, chief phytoconstituents such as withanolide D and withaferin A, a group of steroidal lactones (Sharma et al., 2011) embarking much of the medicinal property. The other phytochemical constituents include steroidal lactones (glucosides-sitoinosides VII/VIII), cuscohygrine, tropine, alkaloids (withanine, somniferine, withananine, sominone, somnine, etc.), and saponins (Mishra et al., 2000).

Therapeutically Ashwagandha extract is used as an adaptogen, memory enhancer, aphrodisiac, energy tonic, and in the treatment of depression, hypertension, general debility, as anxiolytic, astringent, diuretic, narcotic, thermogenic, depurative, and stimulant, anthelmintic, anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-carbuncle, in rheumatism, constipation, insomnia, leucoderma, nervous breakdown, goiter, leucorrhea, piles, and oligospermia (Agarwal et al., 1999; Machiah et al., 2006; Machiah and Gowda, 2006).

Ashwagandha extract is reported as a potent enhancer of cellular antioxidant mechanisms (Parihar et al., 2004) and exhibits a free radical scavenging activity. It is also reported to strengthen morphine-induced analgesia, averts the progress of morphine-induced rebound hyperalgesia (Orrù et al., 2014) and attenuates the development of tolerance to morphine's analgesic effects. The most likely mechanism involves multiple roles on neurotransmitters acting synergistically; it might block the GABA binding to its receptors as a result of an increase in chloride influx in the absence of GABA (Ruiu et al., 2013). Keeping that in mind, Gupta and Rana (2008) hypothesized that formulations of Ashwagandha extract might help in reducing ethanol withdrawal-induced anxiety and potentiate ethanol-induced anxiolysis (Gupta and Rana, 2008).

Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn

Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Asteraceae), commonly known as milk thistle, is an important annual/biannual plant growing to a height of 1.5 m long (Rambaldi et al., 2005). The species is native to the Mediterranean region; however, nowadays it is grown and cultivated around the world (Abenavoli et al., 2010). Traditionally, the plant was used as “galactogogue” (Ross, 2008). For more than 2000 years the plant has been used in the treatment of liver, kidney, spleen, headache, dyspepsia, eczema, migraine, psoriasis, and digestion disorders and gallbladder diseases (Gupta and Gupta, 2017; Tewari et al., 2017b). The species has antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antiatherosclerotic, and hypolipidemic properties that are useful in the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders, including hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and jaundice, and play a preventative role in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson´s and Alzheimer´s diseases (Kren and Walterova, 2005; Bahmani et al., 2015; Tajmohammadi et al., 2018). Its herbal formulations are used against food poisoning, seasonal allergies, and several chemical and environmental toxins consumptions, i.e., alcohol intoxication and Amanita phalloides mushroom poisoning, acetaminophen, carbon tetrachloride, iron overload, phenylhydrazine, or bites and stings by snakes and insects (Abenavoli et al., 2010; Corchete; Kren and Walterova, 2005; Gupta and Gupta, 2017).

The above-mentioned pharmacological effects of milk thistle are derived from multiple bioactive compounds with potent biological properties. ‘Silymarin' that is basically a composite mixture of flavonolignans (flavanone derivative) obtained from fruits and seeds (achenes) of the plant, accounts for nearly 70-80% of the pharmacopeia and represents nearly 1.5-3% of the dry weight (Abenavoli et al., 2010; Tajmohammadi et al., 2018). The important major constituent present in silymarin is silybin (silibinin) that is a mixture of diastereoisomers, silybin A and B, accounting for nearly 50% of the extract. Other bioactive components present in silymarin are silychristin (about 20%), silydianin (about 10%), as well as isosilybin A and B (both approx. 5%). For several centuries milk thistle has been used as a natural remedy for a number of disorders of which a prominent one is ALD. A report of WHO (2012) states that of the total number of deaths globally due to liver cirrhosis, approximately 50% was caused by excessive and prolonged intake of alcohol (Hao et al., 2017). Out of the total cases of death globally alcohol leads to 1% of them (Masarone et al., 2016). A chronological series of events towards the progression of ALD includes alcoholic steatosis and steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis and lastly the development of hepatocyte carcinoma (Bataller and Brenner, 2005). ALD is a major cause of chronic liver injury, which results in liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, which is associated with the development of proinflammatory and profibrogenic cytokines, liver peroxidation, and ROS. Though, the pathogenesis of alcohol-induced organ damage is known, current therapies are not adequate and effective. Silymarin has gained in importance due to its cytoprotective property (Das and Mukherjee, 2012) and to the fact that upon intake, it concentrates within or near hepatocytes cells (Flora et al., 1998). Silymarin is also known to show competitive behavior with several biological toxins resulting into its blockade and thus preventing toxins penetration inside the hepatocyte cell, ultimately resulting into its protection. Apart from this, as ethanol metabolism is associated with amplified production of harmful ROS, silymarin by virtue of its potent antioxidant and scavenging property is known to effectively counteract these ROS species, including inhibiting lipid peroxidation and so it can be used as a supplement in the therapy of alcoholic liver cirrhosis (Saller et al., 2001; Corchete, 2008). Likewise, silymarin is also reported to stimulate nucleolar polymerase, an enzyme system controlling synthesis of ribosomal protein that in turn stimulates liver regeneration capability and new hepatocytes formation, therefore enhancing liver regenerative capacity (Boerth and Strong, 2002).

Despite these beneficial effects of silymarin, few clinical studies have been conducted over the years. Ferenci et al. (1989) studied effects of silymarin on 170 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis; out of these 92 patients were specifically diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. Two groups of patients were delineated; one received oral administration of silymarin (i.e., 140 mg/day) three times a day while the control group was given placebo treatment for 2 years. It turned out that of the total number of deaths that occurred during the experiment the number in the placebo group was by twice higher (Ferenci et al., 1989). In another set of experiments, Vailati et al. (1993) studied alcoholic and viral chronic hepatitis patients using different doses of silymarin for 2 weeks. The doses of 160 mg/day were administered to 19 patients, of 240 mg/day to 17 patients and of 360 mg/day to 18 patients. The results highlight a significant decrease in hepatic biochemical profile of both ALT and gamma‐glutamyl transferase (GLT) levels as observed in the groups treated with 240 or 360 mg of silybin/day (Vailati et al., 1993). Feher et al. (1989) performed a 6-month double-blind liver functional test, involving serum, pro-collagen III and liver histology in 36 patients suffering from ALD. Liver functionality tests of the 17 ALD patients that were given 140 mg/day of silymarin for 6 months showed normalized functional behavior of serum bilirubin, AST and ALT, while a significant decrease in gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and procollagen III was reported in the treated group as compared to the placebo group where only a decrease in GGT was observed, which was smaller than the treated group. Positive effects of silymarin were also reported on lymphocyte proliferation and lipid peroxidation as compared to the placebo group (Saller et al., 2001).

Das and Mukherjee (2012) studied the effectiveness of silymarin against ethanol-induced oxidative damage in the experimental mice. BALB/c 2–3 months mice with a body weight of 20–30 g were divided into four different groups. Group one was given 1.6 g/kg of ethanol, group two was exposed to 1.6 g/kg of ethanol plus 250 mg/kg of silybin, while the third group was fed with 250 mg/kg ethanol and 250 mg/kg ascorbic acid per day for 3 months, whereas the controlled group received isocaloric glucose solution. On histological and enzymatic analysis it was found that the levels of thiobarbituric acid and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were significantly elevated in the blood hemolyzate biochemical profile analysis of the mice fed with ethanol. A noteworthy reduction in GSH and in several biochemical activities such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) was observed, while groups fed with silymarin counterchecked all the elevated parameters as seen in the ethanol group. Furthermore, silymarin drastically prevented the changes of molecular docks associated with ethanol consumption leading into several diseases such as interleukin (IL-4 & IL-10), TNF-α, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A), TGF-β1, and gamma interferon (IFN-γ) (Das and Mukherjee, 2012).

Preclinical And Clinical Research Based On Ethnopharmacological Applications Targeting Alcohol Abuse

A number of preclinical and clinical studies with natural products-based medicines have been performed to treat drug dependence, including alcoholism. Reports from some of the preclinical studies have shown that NR-ANX-C (standardized polyherbal formulation) consisting of extracts of Ocimum tenuiflorum L. (syn. Ocimum sanctum L.), Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) DC., triphala (Terminalia chebula Retz., Terminalia belerica (Gaertn.) Roxb., and Phyllanthus emblica L. (syn. Emblica officinalis), and shilajit withdrawals ethanol induced anxiety behavior in rats (Nair et al., 2011), heightened ethanol-induced anxiolysis (Gupta and Rana, 2008), and weaken acquisition of oral ethanol administration under fixed and systemic increase in ratios (Peana et al., 2014). In addition to this, it decreased the deprivation effects and did promote the reinstatement state in ethanol-seeking behaviors in experimental rat model (de Wit and Stewart, 1981; Spina et al., 2015). Notably, the acquisition of ethanol-elicited mechanisms has been attributed to a number of cumulative neurological events involving receptors such as GABA_A (Chester and Cunningham, 1999) and GABA_B (Agabio and Colombo, 2014; Peana et al., 2014), dopamine (Spina et al., 2010), serotonin (Sellers et al., 1992; Koob, 2003), endogenous opioid receptor (Gianoulakis, 2009), and adenosine transmission (López-Cruz et al., 2013). Further, Gupta and Rana (2008) posited that the downregulation of GABA_A receptors or decrease in the GABAergic transmission may have been connected to alcohol withdrawal symptoms (Gupta and Rana, 2008). This in turn suggests that GABA mimetic and adaptogenic effect of Ashwagandha may further decrease the regulation of GABA_A receptor. The possible mechanisms of action of some phyto-constituents are presented in Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

Figure 2 Possible mechanism of action of some of phytoconstituents in the context of counteracting alcohol abuse. Puerarin, daidzein, and daidzin decrease alcohol consumption by alterations in MAO-acetaldehyde pathways or mitochondrial ALDH2 pathways (Keung, 2003; Lukas et al., 2013); Withaferin A and withanolide D block GABA receptors binding and upsurges chloride influx in absence of GABA (Gupta and Rana, 2008; Lu et al., 2009; Ruiu et al., 2013); Kava lactones bind to multiple locations in the brain and interact with different neurotransmitters and significantly inhibit the uptake of noradrenaline, but not serotonin (Sällström Baum et al., 1998); Militirone is low-affinity ligand for central GABAA-BDZ–binding site, thus acting as a partial agonist and implying an anxiolytic effect (Lee et al., 1991).

The use of medicines based on natural products fits well with new trends in the treatment of drug dependence, such as alcoholism. Tables 2 and 3 review the effects of a wide variety of extracts and some active plant constituents in animal models and clinical trials, respectively, in relation to alcohol dependence and abuse.

TABLE 2

Table 2 Preclinical research based on ethnopharmacological applications targeting alcohol abuse.

TABLE 3

Table 3 Clinical research based on ethnopharmacological applications targeting alcohol abuse.

Apart from the above studies, numerous plants are utilized in folklore medicine and as such are thoroughly investigated for their use in prevention or treatment of ethanol-induced liver injury. Some of these natural products like taraxasterol exhibit their protective potential against ethanol-induced liver damage because they regulate different signaling pathways like NF-κB and CYP2E1/Nrf2/HO-1 in mice models (Xu et al., 2018). Studies also showed that Monolluma quadrangula (Forssk.) Plowes, Geranium schiedeanum Schltdl., and Phyllanthus emblica L. are also effective in this respect (Ibrahim et al., 2015; Madrigal-Santillán et al., 2015; Chaphalkar et al., 2017). Recently a number of reviews have been published on the topic (Guan et al., 2018; Singh et al., 2018).

Conclusions And Outlook

Alcohol abuse and dependence is one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Over time, regular usage of substances such as alcohol, opioids, cigarettes, and tobacco has resulted in a habitual behavioral intake. Rehabilitation and discontinuation of these substance addictions remain a challenging task of research. At present efforts are focusing on the development of low-toxicity and high-efficiency natural remedies. Although the modern pharmacological approaches are known to play a key role in achieving complete alcohol abstinence and preventing relapse, their efficacy is still limited, accompanied with a great deal of side effects, tolerance development, and sensitization or dependence to such drugs (Addolorato et al., 2005a; Addolorato et al. 2005b; Uzbay, 2008). Taking this into account, search for an alternative and new psychotherapeutic medication from natural sources was emphasized for anti-addiction therapies. The extracts from Hypericum perforatum, Puereria montana var. lobata, Withania somnifera, Panax ginseng, Macropiper methysticum, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Thunbergia laurifolia, Tabernanthe iboga, etc., have demonstrated potent antidipsotropic effects in alcohol preferring or alcohol-fed rats (Lin et al., 1996; Lin and Li, 1998; Overstreet et al., 2003; Rezvani et al., 2003). Similarly extracts from P. tenuifolia, T. laurifolia, and Simplocos racemosa have been found to inhibit cocaine-craving behavior in rats (Chung et al., 2002, Thongsaard and Marsden, 2002). Extracts from P. ginseng and Corydalis yanhusuo may be clinically useful for the prevention of opioids abuse and to prevent relapse to chronic drug dependence. Sinomenine, an alkaloid from Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson, has been shown to have preventive and curative effects of opioid dependence. Rhynchophylline an alkaloid from Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Miq. ex Havil. is reported to have positive effects on methamphetamine and ketamine addiction. Likewise, L-Stepholidine, an alkaloid extract of the Chinese herb Stephania intermedia H.S. Lo, helps to control morphine-preference and induces reinstatement (Zhu et al., 2017).

Considering the limitations of the available pharmacotherapeutic agents, herbal remedies may provide an alternative. Herbal extracts and constituents with demonstrable psychotherapeutic effects in animal models deserve further clinical trials and evaluation. Further, the use of such natural formulations is still in its infancy stage. Further clinical and behavioral studies of herbal remedies might provide a unique opportunity for the development of new pharmacotherapies for alcohol withdrawal symptoms and prevention of relapse.

Author Contributions

LS, TJ, DT, JE, AM, and AA drafted and conceived the manuscript. All authors revised and approved the final version.

Conflict of Interest

Author NT was employed by company NTZ Lab Ltd.

The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Acknowledgments

JE is grateful for support from Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FONDECYT) postdoctoral grant FONDECYT N° 3130327 and project CONICYT PAI/ACADEMIA project N° 79160109. AJ, DT, and AA acknowledge the support by the Polish KNOW (Leading National Research Centre) Scientific Consortium “Healthy Animal—Safe Food,” decision of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education No. 05-1/KNOW2/2015 and the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund (Homing/2017-4/41). DT acknowledges the support provided by Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. JFK is grateful for the financial support given from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education by subvention activity for the Faculty of Chemistry of Wrocław University of Science and Technology.

Abbreviations

AA: Alko Alcohol

ADE: alcohol deprivation effect

ADH: alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme

AIDS: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

ALD: alcoholic liver disease

ALDH: aldehyde dehydrogenase

ALF: acute liver failure

ALT: alanine aminotransferase

AST: aspartate aminotransferase

ATP: adenosine triphosphate

AUC: area under curve

AUD: alcohol use disorder

BAL: blood alcohol level

BCA: blood alcohol concentration

BCE: Before the Common Era

BDZ: benzodiazepine

CAT: catalase

CGX: Chunggan extract

CLD: chronic liver disease

CNS: central nervous system

CRH: corticotropin releasing factor

CTGF: connective tissue growth factor

CYP2E1: Cytochrome P450 2E1

D1: dopamine receptor 1

D2: dopamine receptor 2

DHM: dihydromyricetin

DA: dopamine

DOPAC: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

DOPAL: dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

FH: Fawn-Hooded

FOS: c-fos protein

FST: force swimming test

GABA: gamma-aminobutyric acid

GGT: gamma-glutamyl transferase

GLA: ?-linolenic acid

GPx: glutathione peroxidase

GSH: glutathione-S-transferase

GST: glutathione-S-transferase

GR: glutathione reductase

Had: high alcohol-drinking

HIV: human immunodeficiency virus

HSC: hepatic stellate cells

L-THP: Lev-tetrahydropalmatine

IFN-γ: gamma interferon

IL-4: interleukin 4

IL-10: interleukin 10

MAO: monoamine oxidase

MAPs: MITOGEN-activated proteins

msP: Marchigian Sardinian

NA: noradrenaline

NAFLD: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NEFAs: non-esterified fatty acids

Nrf2: nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2

NO: nitric oxide

OR: odds ratio

P: alcohol-preferring

PDGF-β: platelet-derived growth factor-beta

PGE1: prostaglandins E1

PU: puerarin

ROS: reactive oxygen species

RTI: road traffic injury

Ser: serotonin

SJW: St. John’s wort

sP: Sardinian alcohol-preferring

SOD: superoxide dismutase

TGF-β: transforming growth factor-beta

THH: tetrahydroharmine

TNFα: tumor necrosis factor-alpha

TCM: traditional Chinese medicine

VACS: Veterans Aging Cohort Study

VEGF-A: vascular endothelial growth factor

WHO: World Health Organization

XJL: Natural Pharmacia International [NPI] preparation #28

18-MC: 18-methoxycoronaridine

5-HIAL: 5-hydroxyindole 3-acetaldehyde

5-HIAAA: 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid

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