How many brains cells does one drink of alcohol kill?

Answer 1

According to the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse published in 2004 "Alcohol can produce detectable impairments in memory after only a few drinks and as the amount of alcohol increases so does the degree of impairment." The research shows that heavy drinking may have extensive and far-reaching effects on the brain ranging from simple slips of memory to permanent and debilitating conditions that require a life time of care. So, one drink won't harm but abusive drinking over a long period of time might.

Answer 2

Alcohol can kill brain cells in excessive and prolonged use, but it is difficult to quantify how many cells are directly affected by one drink. Factors like tolerance, metabolism, and overall health play a role in how alcohol impacts the brain. Regular heavy drinking over time can lead to permanent damage and cognitive impairments.

Answer 3

It's an old myth that alcohol kills brain cells.