We all know the effects that alcohol has on the body. Alcohol kills around 2.6 lakh Indians every year and this figure is ever growing. But many people may not be aware of the effect that alcohol has on the mind. A person who drinks regularly starts to feel the depressant effects it has on the brain. Since the brain is the body’s control center, the impairing effects of alcohol quickly cause problems in the normal function of areas all over the body. There are some short-term symptoms that signal a reduction in brain function. They include difficulty in walking, blurred vision, slowed reaction time, and compromised memory. Heavy drinking and binge drinking can lead to permanent brain and nervous system damage. Brain Damage Caused by Alcohol Basically, alcohol is a toxin. The main impact it has on the body, especially when consumed excessively, is very harmful. Heavy drinking, or binge drinking five or more days in the past month, can cause long-term brain damage that simult...