aggie93 said:
Adverse Event said:
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In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. I explain alcohol metabolism in simple terms and how it effectively acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage. I then explain that it impacts neuronal function and changes our thinking and behavior hallmarks of inebriation. I also discuss how alcohol consumption of different amounts impacts inflammation, stress, neurodegeneration, and cancer risk and negatively impacts the gut microbiome, brain thickness, hormone balance, mood and feelings of motivation. Additionally, I discuss the biology of hangovers and describe science-based strategies to mitigate the severity of a hangover. Since alcohol is one of the most widely consumed recreational substances, this episode ought to be of relevance to everyone. Indeed, even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption negatively impacts the brain and body in direct ways. The goal of this episode is to help people make informed decisions about their alcohol consumption that are in keeping with their mental and physical health goals.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=1yCwj-y9QL68sf-koHwh3w&utm_source=copy-link
I dont advocate teetotalirism but, by God, alcohol is worshipped around here and maligning other options is a Texags favorite pastime.
Huberman is a great listen in general. And this is a great supplement to the already active Colorado psychedelic posts.
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After learning more about these impacts to physical and mental well-being, would you support further restrictions to alcohol consumption/production/access?
No, we already tried that in this country and it was a complete and total disaster that resulted in the rise of organized crime and the creation of the FBI.
I'm all for education and letting people understand the risks of behavior but in the end letting them choose and then taking responsibility for those choices. I have no problem with you advocating for people not to drink alcohol but restricting it always backfires and actually encourages more binge activity which is the most dangerous usage.
Wholeheartedly 100% agree!
Criminality instead of education/best practices/harm reduction create completely different outcomes and opportunities for everyone.
In fact the criminalization of alcohol consumption resulted in the worst [subjectively] organized crime syndicates on the planet, and the criminalization of alternatives increased the consolidation of their wealth and ability to lobby and wield authority. From the mafia to the intelligentsia apparati.
The difference between a criminal organization and government organization is sure becoming ultra-super-thin, like atomic level thin.
Andrew tate was on with StoolPres [portnoy] recently discussing how in america Only the elite have access to layers of corruption, unlike in Romania where you/anyone can speed 150 mph over the speed limit through downtown and pay the cops off with $10 to look the other way. Definitely something to stew about in another thread.
Anyways, IMO, the best path forward is to reduce the burden and authority of centralized institutions, lean a few years towards anarchy (destroying rules on the books and the instutitions around them) until we hit a better middle ground where the middle class isnt overburdened supporting the lower classes at the behest of the elite/ruling class.
