How alcohol causes memory loss

In 1969, Dr. Donald Goodwin conducted a study in which human participants were asked to recall an object shown to them while speaking. Despite initial success, half of the participants experienced memory loss after a 30-minute so-called blackout. Alcohol affects the air by interacting with the body's neurotransmitters and impairing communication pathways, especially those related to memory. Ethanol disrupts long-term potency, hinders the formation of stable memories and leads to blackouts when blood alcohol levels exceed 0.16. Factors such as dehydration, genetics and age affect susceptibility and loss of power. Drinking too much can cause long-term nerve cell damage and memory loss.