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Why am i extremely irritable after i drink alcohol?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Agitation due to intolerance possible.

Answered 7/21/2012

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol effects: I agree with my colleague dr. Ali about possible alcohol intolerance. In addition, alcohol is a very dis-inhibiting drug. For some, the first drinks may reduce social anxiety -- allowing easier, and more fun interactions. With more and more drinks, the response can change to irritability because of poor frustration tolerance -- and our usual social decorum (run by our brain cortex) is asleep.

Answered 1/13/2020

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