Breaking Addictions: Alcohol

This is part 2 of our 3-part series on "Breaking Addictions" where we cover one of the most dangerous types of addiction....alcohol. In this episode, we dive into the addictive properties of alcohol, how to tell if you've developed a dependency on alcohol, and some of the long-term detriments of frequent alcohol consumption. We also share our personal experience with drinking and Andy shares why he decided to give up alcohol for a full year.  

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• CDC excessive alcohol intake
• Alcohol and Dopamine
• Sex Differences in Striatal Dopamine Release in Young Adults After Oral Alcohol Challenge
• The role of GABAA receptors in mediating the effects of alcohol in the central nervous system
• Criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder
• Agrp neuron activity is required for alcohol-induced overeating
• Alcohol and fertility: how much is too much?
• Alcohol and Health: 15 Effects of Excess Alcohol Intake and 4 Benefits of Moderate Drinking
• Why People Drink
• Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US

Help for Alcohol & Drug Dependence

• Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 800-527-5344
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.: 800-622-2255
• Local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group

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