Why Alcohol Sucks So Much with Carson Benowitz-FredericksWhy Alcohol Sucks So Much with Carson Benowitz-Fredericks
Sober Company (aka Sober Co)
Lacey speaks to Carson Benowitz-Fredericks, MSPH, the research manager for industry watchdog Alcohol Justice about exactly how bad alcohol is. They discuss how intensely shady the alcohol industry is and why you shouldn't trust the studies that come out saying moderate use could be good for you. They talk about the links between alcohol and cancer and why "natural wine" is really the same as Natty Ice. They also talk about how the disease model isn't effective in capturing the whole story about addiction.
1:00:58•18 Jan 2021
Unmasking the Alcohol Industry: Carson Benowitz-Fredericks on Sober Company
“And I really want to have this conversation because it would have been helpful for my younger self to know this too- that this shit's bad for everybody.”
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of the alcohol industry? In this episode of Sober Company, host Lacey Browne chats with Carson Benowitz-Fredericks, MSPH, the research manager for Alcohol Justice. Carson pulls back the curtain on the industry's shady practices and the alarming health impacts of alcohol. They dive into the disturbing links between alcohol and cancer, how studies are often manipulated, and the sneaky ways alcohol advertising targets women.
Carson also challenges the effectiveness of the disease model for addiction and explains the neurological changes caused by alcohol use. This conversation doesn't just stop at the science; it also explores how alcohol is promoted in unexpected places, posing a serious threat to public health. If you're curious about the real story behind your drink, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that might just change how you see alcohol forever.
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