Category: Sober living
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Alcohol and Dopamine: How Does Alcohol Affect Dopamine Levels
Even for those without a prior history of depression, alcohol can create the conditions for depressive symptoms to emerge. Chronic alcohol consumption alters the brain’s communication pathways and neurotransmitter levels, particularly those involving serotonin and dopamine. The findings help better shape our understanding of alcohol’s effect on dopamine levels and will hopefully help lead to…