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Study Reveals Long-Term Brain Damage from Alcohol in Rats

4/5/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins uncovers the long-lasting effects of alcohol on cognitive function in rats. Even after months of sobriety, those exposed to high alcohol levels struggled with decision-making tasks, revealing significant brain damage, especially in males. This research sheds light on the troubling high relapse rates in alcohol addiction.

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins uncovers the long-lasting effects of alcohol on cognitive function in rats. Even after months of sobriety, those exposed to high alcohol levels struggled with decision-making tasks, revealing significant brain damage, especially in males. This research sheds light on the troubling high relapse rates in alcohol addiction.