472: Why Boredom Makes You Want a Drink (and What Your Brain is Really Craving)

Take a Break from Drinking by Rachel Hart

Jun 9, 202628:14Education

What if boredom isn't the problem, but the doorway to something you've been avoiding? When drinking becomes your go-to solution for dull moments, quiet evenings, or a lack of excitement, it can seem like alcohol is what...

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