When the serotonin system in the brain becomes damaged it can affect impulse control and mood as well as memory and learning abilities. Now there is research that shows that this damage takes place much more quickly for females with alcohol abuse problems than it does men who are problem drinkers.

Both men and women can experience adverse serotonin effects from drinking too much, but women get there much faster, research shows. ...

Alcohol Damages Female Brains More Quickly originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 00:08:02.

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