The month of January sees people trying new things, whether that be New Year’s resolutions, attempting dry January or just trying to be a bit healthier and fitter in general, people are getting out of their comfort zones.
For those still taking part in Dry January, the light at the end of the tunnel will finally be in sight. But what effect has it had on them and have they noticed any differences? Not only will they not be getting any alcohol induced headaches, their brains will have changed how they are working too.
Research has been conducted into what effect alcohol can have on your brain. The European Medical Students Association stated that “Regular consumption of alcohol changes our brain by decreasing the levels of serotonin - a key chemical in depression.”