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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Alcohol acts as an anti-anxiety and pain relief medication by activating the brain's natural painkiller system, which can lead to dependency.

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They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

@ The Diary Of A CEO

They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

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Alcohol can feel like a way to reduce stress after a bad day, but it's important to find healthier alternatives for stress relief.

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Regular drinkers or those with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism may experience increased alertness and mood when consuming alcohol.

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Alcohol increases the number of synapses in the neural circuits that control habitual behavior, enhancing the execution of existing habits.

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