Alcohol Kills Them but Brain Cells Can Grow Back?! Stephen Fung December 18, 2006 For some that are afraid to touch the good stuff or who already have had a few too many, it looks like the gray matter can grow back… LONDON (Reuters) – Excessive drinking can damage brain cells but the brain can repair some of the harm, a team of international researchers said on Monday. Notice it says some, so don’t go downing that whole bottle of Tequila and expecting that you’ll be smart again. If you downed that whole bottle, you aren’t too bright to begin with. Source: Yahoo News Share This With The World!