Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
The first step toward a person’s recovery is to acknowledge they have an alcohol dependency problem. Alcohol dependence develops over time and can disrupt the balance of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and glutamate. GABA controls impulsiveness, while glutamate stimulates the nervous system. Alcohol withdrawal can usually be treated outside of the hospital, but […]
