Drinking to cope with stress may permanently rewire your brain

According to new research from ScienceDaily, turning to alcohol to manage stress while young may permanently reshape the brain. The study found that this coping mechanism impairs the brain's adaptability and raises the risk of future drinking. Most concerning, researchers observed signs of brain damage linked to early dementia—damage that can persist long after drinking has stopped.

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