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Alcohol dependence (AD) has been strongly linked to brain injury which causes impaired impulse control, it has been revealed.

Individuals who are dependent on alcohol are known to have impaired impulse control, which is the inability to choose bigger delayed rewards instead of smaller, more immediate ones.

This has now been linked to function anomalies in brain regions that play a part in cognitive and emotional control.

Eric D Claus, scientist with The Mind Research Network, explained: "Individuals with AD score higher on questionnaires?that measure impulsivity - for example, 'I act without thinking' - are less?able to delay gratification, and are less able to inhibit responses."

According to NHS Choices, people with mild to moderate alcohol dependence are recommended to try moderation, whereby the individual cuts back on their drinking to a safe level. However, patients with moderate to severe dependency are encouraged to abstain from drinking altogether.

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