
The effects of alcohol can change quickly from the perfect buzz to violent vomiting and passing out. Alcoholic beverages suppress the amygdala (the fear-sensing portion of the brain), while simultaneously stimulating the reward centers, so it's no surprise that a few drinks feel pretty darn good.
We're almost like super-beings, as we become more talkative, funnier, less inhibited and more outgoing. However, drowsiness and withdrawal begins to occur as alcohol is eliminated from the body, which causes the drinker to keep consuming to maintain the buzz.
There comes a point where the switch turns off that reminds one to be conscientious of one's alcohol level. At worst, drinking high alcohol content can suppress the centers of the brain that control breathing.
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