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Content Facts and Statistics on Depression and Alcohol We and our partners process data to provide: You have alcohol dependence Long-Term Risks of Alcohol Dependence You have hangover anxiety Drinking normally inhibits the N-methyl D-aspartate (NDMA) receptors in your brain. But if you have alcohol dependence and suddenly stop or reduce your intake, these receptors become excited. You might experience …