“Once you fall asleep, and your body starts to metabolize alcohol, all of the negative effects begin.” Once the body has metabolised the alcohol, there’s often a “rebound effect” in which the body tries to compensate for the alcohol-induced changes in physiological functions and sleep. After drinking, there’s not much you can do to keep …

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Before exploring the effects of alcohol on brain functions, it’s crucial to understand the connection between alcohol consumption and anger. For numerous individuals, alcohol serves as a coping mechanism, offering temporary respite from underlying stressors, anxieties, or unresolved traumas. Yet, when these suppressed emotions resurface, they often manifest as different types of anger issues. Boundaries …

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Keep in mind that while cannabis comes from a plant and is considered natural, it can still have strong effects, both positive and negative. As weed becomes legal in more areas, names for it are evolving. Today, more and more people are using the term cannabis to refer to weed. However, it is difficult to …

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