Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When You Get Drunk

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Alcohol acts as a depressant to your central nervous system, which means when you drink it your brain cells communicate at a slower rate than normal. The limbic system of your brain, which controls emotions such as anxiety and fear, is also affected.

As the function of your limbic system decreases, your inhibitions may disappear and you may become more outgoing and social.

The functioning of your prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with reasoning and judgment, also slows when you drink alcohol, leading to more impulsive behavior and (combined) sometimes-poor judgment.

At lower doses your body can still function …read more

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