Alcohol

182 - Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs

Peter Attia MD

Ranked as the most harmful drug overall in Western jurisdictions due to its wide use and extensive social impact, despite potential pro-social psychological benefits.

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Tim Ferriss

Discussed as a sedative that fragments sleep and suppresses REM sleep, despite the common perception of it as a sleep aid.

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Sam Harris

The intoxicating agent in fermented drinks, a concept the Greeks did not have a specific word for, unlike their understanding of wine's effects in rituals like those of Dionysus.

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Andrew Huberman

Discussed as a disruptor of slow-wave sleep if consumed within 8-12 hours of bedtime.

Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness

Andrew Huberman

Chronic consumption, particularly alcoholism, is strongly anti-correlated with happiness and detrimental to health, especially beyond two drinks per week.

Optimizing sleep: bedtime routine, molecule regimen, sleep trackers, & sauna [AMA 42 sneak peek]

Peter Attia MD

Discussed as a substance that negatively impacts sleep quality, leading to more light sleep and frequent wake-ups.

Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Doing To Your Brain!

The Diary Of A CEO

A substance that releases dopamine in the reward pathway by working on the endogenous opioid and Gaba systems, capable of being very addictive because it provides a large, immediate dopamine hit.

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The Biology of Breast Milk

FoundMyFitness

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Peter Attia MD

A substance that increases GABA in the brain, leading to inhibitory effects. Chronic use causes upregulation, making abrupt withdrawal dangerous and potentially fatal.

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All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a harmful substance that individuals have the choice to consume.