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E69: Alcohol Shrinks the Brain... But What Does That Mean?
Manage episode 304662004 series 2815261
Gill discusses how alcohol shrinks the brain and what that actually means. She explains how alcohol shrinks the brain, how this impacts our cognitive function, and how the brain recovers with sobriety. You’ll learn about some genetic factors that make us more vulnerable to abusing alcohol and what happens when alcohol causes permanent brain damage.
What to listen to next:
E26: Does the Brain Recover?
E17: Alcohol and the Heart
E11: Endorphins and Opioid Receptors
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- Membership: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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229 episodes
Manage episode 304662004 series 2815261
Gill discusses how alcohol shrinks the brain and what that actually means. She explains how alcohol shrinks the brain, how this impacts our cognitive function, and how the brain recovers with sobriety. You’ll learn about some genetic factors that make us more vulnerable to abusing alcohol and what happens when alcohol causes permanent brain damage.
What to listen to next:
E26: Does the Brain Recover?
E17: Alcohol and the Heart
E11: Endorphins and Opioid Receptors
Resources I offer:
- Membership: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
- Weekly emails on Thursdays where I explain the latest episode in more detail, share images to help you understand the concepts, share announcements, interviews, writing, discount codes and more. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6107260617e156c4839768b5
- Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
229 episodes
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