Thread: Depression and alcohol
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Old Sep 24, 2009, 05:10 PM
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Hi all.

Is there a relation between depression and alcohol? Does alcohol influence depression in any way?

Thanks in advance,
melannie
Absolutely "Yes" (((melannie))). It's all about chemistry - and alcohol has a very toxic effect on the brain - even damages the brain. When fighting depression and other mental illnesses, it is important to provide the brain with everything it needs to maximize proper brain function - this includes adequate exercise and proper nutrition. As for mixing alcohol with anti-depressants and other medications - in many instances, not only does the alcohol magnify certain aspects of the medication's effects (especially the less desirable effects), it can change the chemistry to a toxic substance. Also, alcohol burns up your natural blood sugar inhibiting proper bonding of the oxygen molecule to the red blood cells resulting in less oxygen reaching the brain - drinking alcohol robs your brain of oxygen which can result in irreparable damage to brain cells. Hope this info helps.
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Thanks for this!
melannie