At the best of times, alcohol makes us feel great \u2014 relaxed and gregarious, warm and fuzzy, happy and confident. But at the worst of times, it can morph into a serious problem, damaging our relationships, our health, and our lives as a whole. On this encore episode, we explore our relationship with alcohol. Why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it\u2019s time to quit.<\/p>\n
We talk with surgeon and recovering alcoholic Charles Knowles about how booze affects our brains and health, and what finally pushed him to give up alcohol for good; we hear about a trend known as \u201cCalifornia sober,\u201d and why so many people are embracing it; and we find out how zero-proof cocktail bars are helping some people socialize without the booze.<\/p>\n
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