S3 Professor David Nutt: ‘If anyone ever criticises or comments on your drinking, take it seriously'
How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John
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Alcohol Is a Neurotransmitter in the Brain
Most of the alcohol you take in goes through the liver. Alcohol mimics GABA, which is a vital neurotransmitter for calming your brain. The problem with alcohol is because it's a very small molecule. As you push the dose up, it starts to interact with other neurotransmitters.
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