The fact is that the brain is less resistant to the toxic effects of alcohol during certain periods.
The study reports that the human brain undergoes dynamic changes throughout his life. Moreover, in certain periods it is less resistant to the toxic effects of alcohol, which can entail serious modifications.
So, according to published data, the first dangerous age is the period of the child's stay in the womb. A mother who drinks alcohol can cause a decrease in fetal brain volume, as well as cognitive and psychological problems. The second dangerous age was named the interval from 15 to 19 years. At this age, alcohol can reduce the volume of the neocortex, negatively affect the white matter and subsequently lead to a lack of cognitive function. It is also dangerous to drink alcohol in old age, as it increases the risk of developing senile dementia.
