psychological effects of alcohol
Many psychological effects of alcohol on the brain can also be seen in a form of a type of liver damage known as hepatic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy is a worsening of brain function that occurs when the liver is no longer able to remove toxic substances in the blood. The psychological effects of alcohol from hepatic encephalopathy include: xiii. 1  Sleep pattern changes. 2  Changes in mood and personality. 3  Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions.