06 Nov 2014 Blackmores Institute New research on gut bacteria heralds probiotic treatment for alcoholism 06 Nov 2014 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Breakdown in gut barriers to bacteria may promote inflammation and craving in alcoholics, new research shows. The findings herald a potential new area of treatment with probiotics for this lethal disease. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.