New Research on How Drinking Changes Personalities

Cheers! Do you plan to have a cocktail or a glass of wine to celebrate the season? When you drink, do you “change”? Whether you’re a happy, sad, giggly, huggy or angry drinker, here’s the latest on how alcohol affects your mood…

I think we can all agree that angry drinkers are, well, a little frightening. If you’ve ever wondered why someone you love gets angry when they drink, researchers at Ohio State University say that it may be something they have trouble controlling.

Researchers have long known that alcohol is a so-called “de-inhibitor,” (which is why you said that embarrassing thing in front of your boss at last year’s Christmas party!), but for some people, it may make you downright mean.


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