You probably don’t need an expert to tell you that alcohol messes with your body, especially when you’re well past your 20s. Alcohol can make you more anxious as you age, for example (hello, “hangxiety”) and just generally make you feel worse – including more tired.
If a night out is starting to lead to a night in much quicker than usual, or drinking isn’t fun anymore because you feel sleepy instead of silly, you’re not alone – and there’s a scientific reason.
Ahead, addiction experts share why drinking alcohol is more likely to make you feel tired when you’re older, other effects you might notice and when they typically show up.
Why drinking alcohol makes you feel more tired as you age
We’re looking at one main answer here.
“Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, and the brain becomes more sensitive to its sedating effects with age,” said Read Entire Article
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