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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