266. The psychology of alcohol

The Psychology of your 20s

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🗓️ 13 January 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Alcohol is one of societies most highly accepted and used drugs. But what is it's actual impact on our brains and our bodies, and what is the psychology behind why we use alcohol and why it makes us feel so good? In today's episode, let's break down the true psychology of alcohol, including:

Why we feel drunk and how alcohol is processed
How alcohol influences our neurotransmitters and brain communication
Why we experience hangxiety + blacking out
What makes alcohol so addictive
When to know you have a problem
How your health and your body changes when you go sober + what to expect
The link between socialising and alcohol + more

Listen now to learn the essentials about the relationship between you, your body, your emotions and that cheeky glass of wine.

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