Alcohol Depression
Alcohol is known to slow down and relax the central nervous system that controls pulse rate, brain function and breathing. When a person consumes more alcohol, the functioning of the cells of the body and organs get relax. This ultimately leads to drowsiness and sedation in heavy drinkers.
Alcohol tends to increase the amount of cortisol that circulates in the body. This works towards reducing the levels of serotonin levels in conjunction with certain important neurotransmitters or epinephrine and dopamine. Both these are known to work as anti-depressants. When the level of serotonin drops in the body, depression can develop quickly.
Alcohol should not be taken in order to exterminate depression in one’s life. Alcohol intake is certainly not an anti-depressant. It’s important to minimize, or exclude the intake of alcohol consumption when it comes to knocking depression out from your life.
By Bertil Hjert
Article not intended to diagnosis, treat or cure depression. Always consult your doctor for treatment of depression.
