What Makes Alcohol Addictive? The Brain Chemistry Explained

Cadabam's Hospitals • 22 January 2022 1:38

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Cadabam's Hospitals. What makes alcohol addictive? The answer is neurochemical — not moral. When alcohol is consumed, it activates reward zones in the brain, producing a sense of well-being and euphoria. The duration of this effect is brief — but it is enough to motivate continued use.

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