Prolonged intake of alcohol creates severely dysfunctional brain chemistry making it hard to concentrate, remember, and stay motivated.

Blood circulation: Red = oxygenated Blue = deoxygenated (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

  

If brain chemistry is not restored, sobriety is a continuing uphill battle. When alcohol toxins stored in the fatty tissues of the body are unexpectedly released into the blood stream, cravings and anxiety can suddenly be overwhelming, months and even years after the last drink.
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