Yes! Serotonin plays an important role in mediating alcohol's effects on the brain. Alcohol exposure alters several aspects of serotonergic signal transmission in the brain- also alcohol damages synapses between neurons which leads to communication issues!
Does alcohol have a physiological effect on serotonin levels?
Yes! Serotonin plays an important role in mediating alcohol's effects on the brain. Alcohol exposure alters several aspects of serotonergic signal transmission in the brain- also alcohol damages synapses between neurons which leads to communication issues!
Noted - I had a hunch! The less I drink, the better I feel (and I don't drink much) 😀