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. 

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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 Locator: 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

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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