Do you associate alcohol with stress reduction?

We often think of alcohol as medicinal... drinking is a socially acceptable way to "take the edge off." We use it to relax in stressful situations.

And sometimes, that seems to be true. Especially if you're a daily drinker. Just the sound of a cork being popped or a beer being cracked can feel like a huge relief.

But if alcohol objectively reduces stress, why do drunk people fight, cry, complain and freak out if things don't go their way? And why do we wake up in the middle of the night full of anxiety?

Over-drinking is fueled by unrealistic expectations about the magical powers of alcohol. And the desire to over-drink can't go away until the biases in your brain have been neutralized with the truth.

In this episode, learn:

• Why your reasons for drinking actually matter

• What having a "high tolerance" really means

• How drinking to relieve stress creates a cycle of stress.

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