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Alcohol is permeable to many areas of the brain.
However, the main areas affected are:
1) the neocortex - alcohol inhibits activity in the neocortex, responsible for higher-level thinking and execution;
2) the hippocampus - by inhibiting NMDA receptors and increasing GABA-A receptor activity in this region, memory impairment results. In high enough doses, even blackouts can occur, whereby short-term to long-term memory consolidation has been effectively blocked altogether;
3) the cerebellum - inhibiting this region, primarily via GABA-A receptor modulation, reduces fine movement abilities, posture, coordination, etc..;
4) osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus - this results in poor modulation of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), resulting in increased urination and poor water retention, leading to dehydration;
5) in high enough doses, even the lowest regions of the brain can be affected, leading to unconsciousness, coma, or death
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Yes
