Alcohol Tolerance Explained
Tolerance to alcohol leads to a prolonged reduction in dopamine and serotonin, resulting in diminished pleasure and increased feelings of malaise. As individuals consume more alcohol to recapture the initial high, they inadvertently amplify the negative effects, creating a cycle of dependency. Abstaining from alcohol can help reset these systems, though the path to sobriety varies for each person, especially among those with more severe drinking habits.In this clip
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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86
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How does repeated alcohol use affect neurochemicals and hormones, especially after you stop drinking, as discussed in the episode What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 and the clip Understanding Alcohol Tolerance?
How does repeated alcohol use affect neurochemicals and hormones, especially after you stop drinking, as discussed in the episode What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 and the clip Alcohol Tolerance Explained?
Is it correct that for a person who habitually drinks alcohol (even in low doses), a two-month reset is required to bring their body back to some sort of baseline for mood and stress levels?