How Does Alcohol Get You Drunk?

Published30 Jan 2017
Reviewed30 Jan 2017
Source American Chemical Society

What’s going on in the boozy brain? Reactions’ latest episode explains the chemistry behind its effects — drunkenness, frequent bathroom breaks and occasionally poor decision-making.

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