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Podcast: It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: Ep77 | What you don't know about alcohol and stress
Description: Do you associate alcohol with stress reduction?  We often think of alcohol as medicinal... drinking is a socially acceptable way to "take the edge off." We use it to relax in stressful situations.  And sometimes, that seems to be true. Especially if you're a daily drinker. Just the sound of a cork being popped or a beer being cracked can feel like a huge relief.  But if alcohol objectively reduces stress, why do drunk people fight, cry, complain and freak out if things don't go their way? And w...