Brain damage induced by heavy alcohol use persists for six weeks after a person quits drinking. Study on humans and rats shows significant changes in white matter structure between controls and heavy drinkers, even after weeks of abstinence.

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Brain damage induced by heavy alcohol use persists for six weeks after a person quits drinking. Study on humans and rats shows significant changes in white matter structure between controls and heavy drinkers, even after weeks of abstinence.