POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
How Alcohol Affects the Brain, Body, and Mental Health
How Alcohol Affects the Brain, Body, and Mental Health
How Alcohol Affects the Brain, Body, and Mental Health
Monday 8th March 2021
Learn about alcohol's effects on the brain, body, and mental health with Dr. Samuel Ball on 'Sober is Dope'.
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Get the buttons here!Alcohol's Hidden Dangers: Insights from Dr. Samuel Ball on Sober is Dope
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances on the planet. Someone dies from alcohol use every ten seconds, and one night of binge drinking can take a huge toll on your immune system.
Have you ever wondered just how deeply alcohol affects your body and mind? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', POP Buchanan sits down with Dr. Samuel Ball from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University to unpack the serious impacts of alcohol consumption. They dive into how alcohol isn't just a social lubricant but a substance with far-reaching consequences on your brain, body, and mental health. Dr.
Ball sheds light on the grim statistics: someone dies from alcohol use every ten seconds. But it doesn't stop there. Just one night of binge drinking can wreak havoc on your immune system, disrupt your gut microbiome, and spike your blood sugar levels. The conversation gets even more compelling as they discuss how alcohol affects different parts of the brain, including the reward and control centers, the hippocampus, and the cerebellum.
This episode isn't just about the science; it's a wake-up call. Dr. Ball and POP Buchanan also delve into the personal struggles tied to alcohol use disorder and alcoholism, touching on withdrawal symptoms and self-destructive behaviors. It's a sobering look at how alcohol can take over your life, making it hard to control your drinking. If you're looking to understand the full scope of alcohol's impact or seeking motivation to stay sober, this episode offers both.
POP Buchanan's empathetic approach, combined with Dr. Ball's expertise, makes for an enlightening discussion that could very well change how you view that next drink.