Episode 166: The Drunkest State (w/Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar)

In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano features Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar, a Psychiatrist with expertise in alcohol-related brain damage. The impact of societal pressures, cultural norms, and myths are examined in the discussion around drinking. The two discuss differences in drinking culture between the United States and the United Kingdom - where Dr. Jawahar practices. In addition to social impacts, this episode discusses the neurological effects of drinking, including the science behind blacking out, hangovers, and alcohol dependency. Listen in to hear more about the science and culture behind drinking, and to learn if common strategies for lessening the effects of drinking are myths or facts.

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Episode 166: The Drunkest State (w/Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar) is an episode from Psychology and Stuff by Psychology and Stuff.

This episode is 00:45:47 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2025.

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