Chapter
The Effects of Habitual Drinking on Neural Circuits
20:43 - 29:02 (08:18)
Dr. Scott Swartzwelder explains that habitual drinking not only increases impulsivity while drinking, but it also changes the neural circuits responsible for impulsive behavior in a way that makes it occur more readily even when not drinking. However, these changes can be reversed with abstinence, except in cases of chronic large-volume alcohol consumption.
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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for controlling our inhibitions and regulating our actions.
20:43 - 22:07 (01:24)
Summary
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for controlling our inhibitions and regulating our actions. As people consume alcohol, this area of the brain becomes impaired, causing individuals to become louder and more uninhibited.
ChapterThe Effects of Habitual Drinking on Neural Circuits
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Drinking alcohol can lead to an increase in impulsive and habitual behavior due to the removal of breaks on these behaviors while drinking.
22:07 - 26:54 (04:46)
Summary
Drinking alcohol can lead to an increase in impulsive and habitual behavior due to the removal of breaks on these behaviors while drinking. Even for those who drink occasionally, there can be changes in the neural circuits controlling such behaviors, resulting in reduced synapses and control over behavior.
ChapterThe Effects of Habitual Drinking on Neural Circuits
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast episode discusses the impact of food on alcohol absorption in the bloodstream, with the conclusion that eating before or during drinking can slow down the absorption of alcohol.
26:54 - 29:02 (02:08)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the impact of food on alcohol absorption in the bloodstream, with the conclusion that eating before or during drinking can slow down the absorption of alcohol.