Drinking to cope with stress may leave lasting scars on the brain, even years after quitting
Scientists have long known that alcohol and stress are a dangerous combination. Now, a new study suggests the damage may last much longer than previously thought. Researchers have found that people who rely on alcohol to cope with chronic stress during early adulthood may experience lasting changes in the brain, even after years of sobriety. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, found that the combined...