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E233: How Alcohol Affects the Body: A Deep Dive

Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Body: Brain, Muscles, and Health

This chapter delves into the detrimental effects of alcohol on the brain, particularly its impact on myelin sheath degradation and muscle protein synthesis. It also covers how chronic heavy drinking can lead to brain atrophy, impaired executive functions, and an increased risk of dementia.

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