Alcohol in Civilization, Culture, and Medical History

It's probably popular knowledge that alcohol as a substance of use--and potential misuse--has been with humankind since our earliest days. In this episode, Dr. Mike explores the earliest references to alcohol and takes us through a tour of it's evolution alongside various cultures and eventual recognition as a poison that is capable of great harm. This includes an overview of early addiction treatment and some discussion of how alcohol affects human physiology. ----- If you or someone you know may be struggling with alcohol, see the below references to start a search for treatment options. SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locato r: 1–800–662–HELP (4357) Find treatment: https://findtreatment.gov/ Types of treatment available: https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/what-to-know/types-of-alcohol-treatment Self-assessment questionnaire: https://auditscreen.org/check-your-drinking About Alcohol Use Disorder and Symptoms: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder ----- References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-term_effects_of_alcohol_consumption https://247wallst.com/special-report/2019/09/10/how-much-beer-did-the-average-person- drink-in-every-state/ https://academic.oup.com/alcalc/article/35/1/10/142396?login=false https://recovery.org/alcohol-addiction/history/ https://daily.jstor.org/a-brief-history-of-drinking-alcohol/ https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-alcohol-a-timeline-170889 Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings) ----- #medicine #medicalhistory #history #historypodcast