Psysiological Effects Of Alcohol/Abuse And Treatments
Alcohol affects the central nervous system as a depressant. It directly affects the production and function of neurotransmitters, (molecules that act as messengers between one cell and another) by slowing down their activity. When ingested in small amounts alcohol depresses the part of the Frontal Lobes responsible for judgment and decision making. This is why a person will open up, talk more freely and lose inhibitions. Taken in larger amounts, alcohol starts affecting movement, speech and short-term memory. When the Temporal Lobes and Cerebellum are affected the effects are impaired hearing, emotional changes, problems with language comprehension, balance control, coordination, reflexes and memory for simple skills. Blackouts (loss of memory while drinking) occur when alcohol cuts off oxygen to the brain. Alcohol destroys thousands and thousands of brain cells every time a person drinks it. If a person continues to consume alcohol at a high rate, it can lead to "Wet Brain" a......
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