How and why does the body/brain become “alcohol dependent” after continuous drinking? And what makes it possible for an alcoholic to experience seizures, hallucinations, heart failure, etc. (the “DTs”) when they stop drinking?

Question

How and why does the body/brain become “alcohol dependent” after continuous drinking? And what makes it possible for an alcoholic to experience seizures, hallucinations, heart failure, etc. (the “DTs”) when they stop drinking?

In: Biology

Answer 1

I don’t think it’s ever dependent. Alcohol is sort of a stimulant to forget. And it makes people feel better.