Does Alcohol Increase Water Reabsorption? The Surprising Answer
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol suppresses the release of vasopressin, a hormone that regulates fluid retention. This critical effect means that contrary to increasing water retention, alcohol actively reduces it, leading to dehydration.