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Alcohol Abuse Causes Lasting Brain Damage, Study Reveals

4/2/2025

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Heavy alcohol consumption wreaks havoc on the brain, as revealed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Their study on male rats showed lasting cognitive damage in the dorsomedial striatum, a key area for decision-making. Even after three months of sobriety, these rats faced challenges with complex tasks, hinting at the potential for poor judgment and increased relapse in humans battling alcohol use disorder.

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Heavy alcohol consumption wreaks havoc on the brain, as revealed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Their study on male rats showed lasting cognitive damage in the dorsomedial striatum, a key area for decision-making. Even after three months of sobriety, these rats faced challenges with complex tasks, hinting at the potential for poor judgment and increased relapse in humans battling alcohol use disorder.