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Causes and Risk Factors of Alcoholism

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Alcohol addiction and physical reliance on alcohol occur slowly. Over time, drinking alcohol changes the balance of a few chemicals in your mind, like gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), which reduces impulsiveness, as well as glutamate, which excites the nervous system. Alcohol even raises the level of dopamine in the mind, which is linked with the [...]

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