With the latest research exploring links between binge drinking and brain activity, Inverse’s Sarah Sloat and Ali Pattillo discuss how heavy drinking can lead to cognitive-behavioral issues — including increased anxiety, and feeling less empathy for others. 

Read more at Inverse.com:

LINK BETWEEN BINGE DRINKING AND BRAIN DYSFUNCTIONhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/binge-drinking-anxiety-study

LINK BETWEEN BINGE DRINKING AND EMPATHYhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/binge-drinking-empathy-brain-scan-study

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