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How does alcohol affect the brain?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Alcohol has a profound effect on the complex structures of the brain. It blocks chemical signals between brain cells (called neurons), leading to the common immediate symptoms of intoxication, including impulsive behavior, slurred speech, poor memory, and slowed reflexes. Fore brain -assaults motor co ordination and desicion making. Mid brain - lose control over emotions Brain stem -affects heart rate ,body temperature,appetite and consciousness .

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