Alcohol: Toxic or a Benefit for the Brain?

Alcohol use has been part of human culture for millennia. But modern research has revealed that ethanol may be a major risk for our brain health, and a potential brain booster. So, which is it? #alcohol #health #brainhealth #neuroscience
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[@micaonyx5301]

I used to drink a fair amount of alcohol because I was a party girl. When my daughter was two years old I got so drunk and was VERY hungover and throwing up all day. My daughter was spitting in the toilet because she was doing what Mommy was doing. Seeing that I swore she will never see me like that again. I totally stopped drinking. The saddest thing about not drinking was how often people would ask me if I didn't drink because I have a drinking problem. They couldn't fathom that I didn't drink because I chose not to. Then they would ask me "then how do you have fun".

[@AlbertKoshi23]

This is the most wide spread and draining confusion ever. That debate started way back in the 1980s and goes on forever

[@artfasil]

Stopped drinking a year ago and never felt better.

[@draustinperlmutter]

I've largely moved to non-alcoholic beers myself!

[@derkaiser420]

I have almost a year and a half of sobriety. I was a chronic alcoholic and it almost killed me at one point. I can't handle it. If you can I give you props but use it in moderation. Drinking on the weekends is fine. If you are like me drinking a handle of vodka a day, you might have a problem.

[@LJTofficial]

Try and speak with more intonation. I really like what you were speaking about but found myself shutting off due to the lack of variation in your tone of voice. Just something to think about man, keep it up great video.

[@draustinperlmutter]

Thanks for the tips!

[@PhilMcCrackin-f3n]

@@draustinperlmutter All Your videos are too long mate. You should be able to get to the key points in key reason. Ergo, the cause of XYZ is this... state the problem... then, suggest a potential cure... finally, you can give one or two key reasons. There is too much in your videos that people cannot remember. Keep it to two or three KEY points. Cheers, Im not trying to be a hater, but this is the second video of yours I have watched.. I played both of them on 1.75 speed and you are still putting me to sleep. Sorry, just being honest.

[@draustinperlmutter]

@@PhilMcCrackin-f3n check out my shorts!

[@MADSCIENTISTGONESANE6166]

Hey, my perception is moreso about moderation and balance - fun fact: most notable writers or even novelists utilize alcohol for creative expression, it helps allowed for decompressing therefore giving "creative flow". For myself, I see using alcohol as more moderate and balance, also alcohol has never been a go to for myself. Not because something wrong with it, just never really overly emphasize with it. Always enjoyed my tea. Plus I have my own favorite alcohols, so I'm not too uppity with my stance towards it. Only time I may consume it, it's either within gatherings, special occasions when I just want to chill or if I "feel" the need for it. And I'm for sure in biblical text that God or whatever does not despise alcohol. Maybe moreso becoming a drunkard on a daily basis. Yeah, my genuine perspective upon alcohol is more about reason, intention and especially set and setting. Those little factors will provide more satisfaction in your overall experience with alcohol.

[@Rob-zw5qs]

Without alcohol to quieten my mind at certain times in my life 💯 i would not be here. That said, if it wasnt for alcohol i might not have got myself into such a state to begin with. It can be a double edged sword

[@adamy3834]

its pure poison

[@NeutroniousTemp]

Before watching the video lemme guess: the truth is some where in the middle closer to alcohol being bad

[@draustinperlmutter]

Let me know your take after watching too!

[@weirdo1083]

center left of politics lol.

[@NeutroniousTemp]

@@draustinperlmutter Recovering alcoholic and adhd, we lack dopamine thus are prone to addictions, alcohol gives us dopamine. but now i am on adderal and have been free from this substance for 3 months now

[@ColbyBarradas]

This is a quality video

[@draustinperlmutter]

This is a quality comment!

[@weximan1]

I like a good drink of whisky every weekend on a Saturday evening,it makes me feel great and sex is really nice on whisky

[@susanherberthargreaves1263]

What about taking resveratrol?

[@draustinperlmutter]

Personally I don't see that there's enough human data to support that for brain health for most people.

[@PF_Health]

Just consume grapes and berries instead.

[@kbkesq]

This is too basic. I think most of us clicking on this know drinking behind buzzed is especially bad. Another tip is have subtitles. Otherwise this is like watching you read a ChatGPT answer. Sorry but it’s true. You have potential to really grow but need to put yourself in viewers’ shoes.

[@draustinperlmutter]

What are some of the videos on this topic you like?