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Why does drinking alcohol make me so tired and exhausted?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Alcohol: Alcohol is a depressant. It relaxes and depresses the central nervous system ( your brain) thus making you tired and exhausted.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2017

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