Can Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Be Permanently Disabling?
While alcohol abuse can have deadly consequences and is blamed for more than 2.8% of all U.S. fatalities, many people don’t realize it can produce other permanent consequences. As soon as you begin using alcohol, it goes to work on the cells in your brain. Alcohol acts as a depressant, affecting all areas of the brain as you consume it, which is why the effects are produced so quickly. While alcohol does produce the euphoric sensations that prompt continued use, it also affects brain functioning in other ways. Blurred vision, slower reaction times, and trouble walking are just a few […]