Alcohol alters brain chemistry in ways that suppress emotional processing and worsen anxiety and depression, even when it seems to provide temporary relief—creating a cycle where the substance worsens the very conditions it appears to soothe. Understanding this biochemical reality helps clarify why abstinence or careful limits matter for mental clarity.
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