General · 2 September 2026
Teen binge drinking linked to lasting brain changes and altered behaviour
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Repeated alcohol use in your teens may permanently change brain structure and function, impacting areas vital for memory. Researchers at Marshall University found binge drinking disrupted communication between brain cells in rats, even after long periods without alcohol. These changes were also connected to altered fear-related behaviour later in adulthood.
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