Although alcohol may make people feel outgoing, it inhibits the nervous system by increasing the binding of

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Alcohol increases the binding of GABA to GABA receptors in the brain, which leads to an inhibitory effect on the nervous system. This is why alcohol can cause sedation, relaxation, and impairment of cognitive and motor functions. Alcohol does not increase the binding of epinephrine or serotonin, and its effect on glutamate is complex and not fully understood.

Although Alcohol May Make People Feel Outgoing, It Inhibits the Nervous