http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/ News and commentary for mutual-help/self-help in the addictions Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:47:53 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6236 Drug Rehab and Treatment » Drug Rehab » Binge Drinkers Forget Worst Aspects of Being Drunk Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:29:06 +0000 http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6236 [...] Alcohol-related brain damage [...] [...] Alcohol-related brain damage [...]

]]> http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6222 Binge Drinkers Forget Worst Aspects of Being Drunk « Alcohol Self-Help News Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:58:51 +0000 http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6222 [...] Alcohol-related brain damage [...] [...] Alcohol-related brain damage [...]

]]> http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6221 J D Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:11:09 +0000 http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6221 Where'd you go? Where’d you go?

]]> http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6212 brainandspinalcord Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:07:46 +0000 http://alcoholselfhelpnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/alcohol-related-brain-damage-2/#comment-6212 There are many studies linking alcohol to <a href="http://http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2008/06/a-little-fun-never-hurt-anyone/" rel="nofollow">brain damage</a>: A recent study determined that a significant amount of brain damage occurs within two days of heavy drinking, and the damage increased with each day of use. The UK Stroke Association found that binge drinkers (six drinks or more in close succession) had their chances of suffering a stroke doubled. This potential isn’t limited to a certain age group and the risks apply to both men and women. With long term damage ranging from lack of motor control to complete loss of speech or movement, this risk makes a hangover look like a minor inconvenience. There are many studies linking alcohol to brain damage:
A recent study determined that a significant amount of brain damage occurs within two days of heavy drinking, and the damage increased with each day of use.
The UK Stroke Association found that binge drinkers (six drinks or more in close succession) had their chances of suffering a stroke doubled. This potential isn’t limited to a certain age group and the risks apply to both men and women. With long term damage ranging from lack of motor control to complete loss of speech or movement, this risk makes a hangover look like a minor inconvenience.

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