When alcohol enters the brain, it starts by distorting the senses and perception, which are controlled mainly by the lobes in cerebral cortex. As it moves down to the limbic system, it causes memory loss and plays with our emotions--causing sadness, aggressiveness, etc. When alcohol reaches the cerebellum, balance and coordination is thrown off. This is why heavily drunken people find it hard to perform simple movements such as walking straight or touching the tip of the nose with a finger. Read about what the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says about the effects of alcohol on the brain.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Alcohol And The Brain
As most people may know, alcohol can turn a regular night into a completely unforgettable adventure that can be easily forgotten the morning after. While it is used lightly on occasion for some, heavy drinking throughout the lifespan can cause serious damages to the brain. Alcohol consumption affects the brain regions specifically starting at the top, the cerebral cortex, moving down to the limbic system, then to the cerebellum and brainstem.
When alcohol enters the brain, it starts by distorting the senses and perception, which are controlled mainly by the lobes in cerebral cortex. As it moves down to the limbic system, it causes memory loss and plays with our emotions--causing sadness, aggressiveness, etc. When alcohol reaches the cerebellum, balance and coordination is thrown off. This is why heavily drunken people find it hard to perform simple movements such as walking straight or touching the tip of the nose with a finger. Read about what the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says about the effects of alcohol on the brain.
When alcohol enters the brain, it starts by distorting the senses and perception, which are controlled mainly by the lobes in cerebral cortex. As it moves down to the limbic system, it causes memory loss and plays with our emotions--causing sadness, aggressiveness, etc. When alcohol reaches the cerebellum, balance and coordination is thrown off. This is why heavily drunken people find it hard to perform simple movements such as walking straight or touching the tip of the nose with a finger. Read about what the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says about the effects of alcohol on the brain.
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