The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Your Brain

The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Your Brain can be disastrous. Your brain controls everything you do, from thinking and learning to making decisions. But when you introduce drugs or alcohol, it’s like trying to play your favorite video game with a broken controller—your moves don’t work right, everything lags, and it’s impossible to win. So, let’s dive in and see why protecting your brain from Drugs and Alcohol is so important, with another Wellness 101. *DISCLAIMER – This video does not provide medical advice! The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this video are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you saw in this video. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Neurons 00:58 Alcohol 01:33 Frontal Lobes 01:44 Drugs 02:19 The Worst Part 02:44 Prefrontal Cortex 03:05 Hippocampus 03:26 Taking Drugs or Drinking Alcohol DOES NOT MAKE YOU COOL 03:44 Conclusion