Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change27 Loka 2021

A Review of This Naked Mind by Annie Grace -Part Two

This week on the podcast I'm discussing This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.

The intention of this episode is not to cast This Naked Mind in a negative light, however I will be highlighting the points that I align with as well as where I disagree with Grace's conclusions.

This is a two part episode and in this second part we'll discuss:

The issues with focusing on abstinence as opposed to why people are misuing alcohol.
The science of alcohol and it's limitations
Why understanding how your unconscious thoughts drive desire and why changing your thoughts is critical.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr Adi Jaffe The Abstinence Myth

The psychology and neurobiology of addiction: an incentive–sensitization view

Episode #10 Breaking an Unbreakable Habit

Episode #16- Mary Hickey Reid, Executive Director Moderation Management

Episode #31-Using Science to Guide Your Alcohol Decisions

Moderation Management

You can learn more about This Naked Mind here.

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Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.

Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.

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