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Drinking in moderation lowers the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
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Alcohol and other drugs affect the nerve cells within the brain.?
Drinking alcohol, even in excessive amounts, does not kill brain cells. However, alcohol slows our reactions, respiration, heart rate, etc.
How or will raising the legal age of drinking alcohol affect personal choice?
When drinking at a young age, your brain has not fully developed. Therefore you will ruin important brain cells used for growing and decision making portion of the brain.
How does alcohol alter brain function?
Alcohol alters brain function by affecting neurotransmitter levels, disrupting communication between brain cells. It particularly affects the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, leading to decreased inhibition and increased dopamine release, resulting in the characteristic effects of alcohol intoxication. Over time, chronic alcohol use can lead to changes in brain structure and function, impacting memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
When should children start drinking alcohol?
The legal Australian age for drinking alcohol is 18, however the human brain is still developing at this stage and drinking alcohol is not recommended until the age of 26. This is because alcohol will damage the brain at this stage.
What does drinking alcohol do to your balance and equilibrium?
Alcohol affects the brain first, which is where your balance and equilibrium organs reside. So naturally, alcohol makes your balance much worse and can also affect your decision making.
Does drinking alcohol kill brain cells?
Yes
What are the immediate effects of alcohol on the brain?
Alcohol affects neurotransmitter levels in the brain, leading to a decrease in inhibitory control and impaired cognitive function. This can result in effects such as poor decision-making, decreased coordination, and impaired memory. Alcohol also affects the brain's reward system, potentially leading to increased risk of addiction with continued use.
Does Drinking alcohol make you stop growing?
Not physically, but heavy drinking stops emotional growth.
What brain damage is caused by drinking alcohol?
it is damege to the liver
How does alcohol affect the cerebrum?
Alcohol does not affect the cerebrum...rather it affects the cerebellum of the brain.
What does alcohol do to brain?
Drinking alcohol temporarily slows the actions of the brain. When consumed regularly in moderation, alcohol reduces the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Does puberty stop if you drink alcohol - 43k?
No, but you should not be drinking alcohol at such a young age. You lose brain cells while drinking in which can not be restored.
