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Alcohol's Brain Impact

Alcohol crosses the blood-brain barrier and affects various brain areas, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for impulse control and decision-making. As this area becomes suppressed, individuals often speak and act more freely, leading to louder conversations and spontaneous behaviors. Additionally, alcohol disrupts memory formation, contributing to the common phenomenon of forgetting events from a night out.
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    What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86

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