Alcohol on the Brain

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Alcohol on the Brain

Behavioral Manifestations of Alcohol Ingestion

Alcohol Affects Neuro-transmitter Function in the Brain

Affect on Dopamine, Seratonin, and Endogenous Opiates (BAC ~ .01--.05 g/dL)

Affect on GABA function(BAC >=.06 g/dL)

Affect on Glutamate Function (BAC ~.02--.2 g/dL)

Effect of Chronic Use

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