When people drink, the prefrontal cortex and top-down inhibition are diminished, leading to increased impulsive and habitual behavior.

Alcohol consumption can impair motor function and judgment, especially in those not accustomed to drinking, and it suppresses the neural networks involved in memory formation and storage, which is why people often forget events from a night of drinking.

Regular drinking alters the neural circuits that control habitual and impulsive behavior, making individuals more impulsive even when not drinking.

The effects of alcohol on the brain include suppression of the prefrontal cortex, which regulates impulsive behavior and decision-making.

Chronic drinking, even if not daily, can lead to a decrease in top-down inhibition, resulting in heightened impulsivity and habitual behavior.

Regular alcohol consumption can lead to inflammation in the brain and body, increasing the desire to drink more and exacerbating health issues.

Alcohol acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage, particularly affecting the gut microbiome and brain function.

Heavy alcohol use can lead to brain damage, with ethanol causing inflammation and nutritional deficiencies that accelerate deterioration.

Severe alcohol intake, such as binge drinking, has clear detrimental effects on health and brain function.