Faded

Deeply Human by iHeartPodcasts/BBC/APM

Mar 25, 202226:53Society & Culture

Why do we use intoxicants? Whether it’s booze, weed, opiates, or even caffeine, the drive to catch a buzz seems almost universal for members of our species. For big parts of the world, drinking alcohol plays a huge role...

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