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Last Updated: Tuesday June 29 2010 09:01 GMT

What can alcohol do to your mind?

Man drinking

Alcohol affects the way you think. It can lead you to make bad decisions and act in ways you wouldn't normally.

This can sometimes cause you to hurt yourself, and people around you, when you're drunk.

It's also thought it can affect your memory and your brain power.

It is also linked to more long-term problems, like anxiety and depression.