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Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by strikelaserclaw » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:21 PM UTC

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

Life is all about trade offs, i would find no joy in trying to live a life where i never get to eat pizza, drink a beer etc...

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by Judgmentality » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:21 PM UTC

AAWorks wrote: post #33

disantlor wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

let us know if you find a solution to social anxiety and especially existential dread

AA was my solution vs the slow suicidal death by alcohol.

I should join AA if I have social anxiety or existential dread? Considering GP's comment, this is a worthless response. Also it wouldn't even apply to people that don't drink, such as myself. I'm glad AA helped you but you chose the wrong comment to reply to.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by vintermann » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:22 PM UTC

selectodude wrote: post #16

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

We've been drinking alcohol for 8000 years now so I wish you the best of luck on your crusade to show that it's "something wrong with humanity".

Alcohol habits have varied immensely across times and cultures, both in terms of consumption and in beliefs about the effect of alcohol. There's plenty of room to change, even if you only think what has happened before is possible.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by atwood22 » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:22 PM UTC

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

There are so many things in our life that cause harm in any quantity. For instance, exposure to fine particulate is directly correlated with all cause mortality. Yet almost everyone drives or rides the subway, even though both activities expose you to fine particulate. For many, the benefits of transportation outweigh the negative health impact. Many feel the same way about alcohol.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by halffaday » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:23 PM UTC

selectodude wrote: post #16

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

We've been drinking alcohol for 8000 years now so I wish you the best of luck on your crusade to show that it's "something wrong with humanity".

If you ever find yourself in a scenario where clean water isn’t available. Beer might be one of the few things you can drink that won’t kill you.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by wheelerof4te » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:23 PM UTC

beebmam wrote: post #9

wheelerof4te wrote: post #4

Honestly, one bottle of beer turns me from a chronically melancholic and outright boring person, to a functioning, social human being. So, I call BS.

What specifically is BS in the video? Could you be specific?

The fact that alcohol is sold in stores en masse, but it's somehow so bad that it kills cells? If it is so bad, why isn't it banned in every country in the world?

Beer is even considered food in some countries. I don't see any evidence for his theories mentioned in the video.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by picsao » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:23 PM UTC

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Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by ryanianian » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:24 PM UTC

strictnein wrote: post #34

ryanianian wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

DHM is the answer. It's a cheat code for hangovers in a way that feels like it could be dangerous to society if it ever became more well-known.

Any recommended brand/dose?

The "DHM Depot Dihydromyricetin" brand on Amazon (first result for DHM) has been consistently effective for me. I have not tried other brands.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by api » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:24 PM UTC

selectodude wrote: post #16

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

We've been drinking alcohol for 8000 years now so I wish you the best of luck on your crusade to show that it's "something wrong with humanity".

Ever study human history? Something is definitely wrong with humanity.

Re: What alcohol does to your body, brain and health [video]

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Post by mrguyorama » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 5:24 PM UTC

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #8

The science has been in a long time that no amount of alcohol is healthy. Despite overwhelming experimental, historical and anecdotal evidence, 60% of Americans drink ~4 drinks per week - which luckily is on the decline. Something is seriously wrong with humanity if poisoning ourselves regularly to dissociate with reality remains this popular as a core social component. People will point to all of the supposed "socia…

I bet even with literally perfect lives humans would still drink alcohol and consume other drugs. It's a chemical you can ingest that gives you different experiences than you normally could or would. That will NEVER not be attractive to the human brain, even if you think that's irrational. Humans are curious creatures, and that curiosity includes the desire to understand dangerous or weird things.