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What makes being drunk feel good?

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The workings of the brain are confusing enough while sober, in fairness, but let's suppose you arrive in the middle of a party. Everyone around you is drunk. You are handled a glass of wine. read more

Being drunk feels good because alcohol causes the release of endorphins in the shell of the nucleus accumbens. The shell of the NAcc is a major “hedonic hotspot” and stimulation of this region, or release of endocannabinoids/endorphins in this region is the primary driver of pleasure. read more

The process of getting drunk is pretty simple, but easily forgettable. Let’s review the 9 stages of being drunk (please always remember to always drink responsibly): 1. read more

In very small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. More alcohol causes greater changes in the brain, resulting in intoxication. People who have overused alcohol may stagger, lose their coordination, and slur their speech. read more

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