he brain areas that are the most impacted by the influence of alcohol? What is it about alcohol that cause brain impairment? Can this type of impairment be compared in the same way to being high on drugs or marijuana

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What are the brain areas that are the most impacted by the influence of alcohol? What is it about alcohol that cause brain impairment? Can this type of impairment be compared in the same way to being high on drugs or marijuana?

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ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:- Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the mental processes.It affects thinking and performance. It affects the brain's ability to control and coordinate the body's movement. It impairs the ability to judge speed and distances.

Effects of alcohol consumption:-

1. It can damage the heart, liver, lung, Pancreas ultimately ruining your whole systems.

2. It can cause frequent diarrhea and infertility if taken in excess amount and on daily basis.

3. Your muscles will start cramping and will lead to the thinning of bones.

4. It will lead to numbness of body parts and will leads to malfunctioning of body parts will lead to problems like Diabetes, Hypertension etc.

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