GABA. Gamma Amino Butyric Acid, Supplements are for sale at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Vitamin Cottage, Natural Grocers. Alcohol releases GABA in the brain to induce relaxation. Your body produces GABA in the small intestine during REM pattern sleep. When you drink too much your body stops producing GABA naturally and this induces alcohol addiction. Supplements help to keep a balance of enjoyment and non addiction, Or to help you relax when you go totally sober.