Emotional Effects of AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 17, 2019People drink for different reasons: relaxation, recreation, self-medication, etc. The reason why a person may continue drinking is because of the emotional effects of alcohol on the brain. Alcohol can often induce momentary feelings of pleasure or happiness. The occasional user may drink a bit to wind down with friends after a stressful day. However,…