Excessive Alcohol Use When You’re Young Could Have Lasting Impacts on Your Brain
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
There is growing evidence for the lasting impact of alcohol on the brain. Excessive alcohol use accounts for 4% of the global burden of disease, and binge drinking particularly is becoming an increasing health issue. A new review highlights the significant changes in brain function and structure that can be caused by alcohol misuse in young people. Functional signs of brain damage from alcohol misuse in young people mainly include deficits in visual learning and memory as well as executive functions.