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Podcast: It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: Ep112: The scientific approach to curbing excessive drinking with Alcohol Minimalist Molly Watts
Description: Have you considered that the reason it feels hard to drink in moderation might be that you're operating on bad information? Â The biggest mistake that perpetuates over-drinking is the belief that you actually enjoy the third (or seventh) drink. Which means that limiting yourself requires a lot of willpower. Â But alcohol is a biphasic drug. Which means that low and high amounts of alcohol have opposite effects. So even if you have a high tolerance, continuing to drink after you achieve a mild buzz (phase one) doesn't enhance the experience. In fa...