A recent study conducted by researchers at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, reveals compelling evidence that alcohol dependence accelerates biological aging. By examining various epigenetic markers, the researchers found that individuals with alcohol dependence showed accelerated aging processes, which decelerated after a three-week treatment program. Alcohol dependence is a chronic condition characterized by an inability to control alcohol consumption despite its negative impact on health and daily life. This condition not only…