Why We Drink Too Much: Alcohol, Addiction & The Grey Area with Dr Charles Knowles

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Charles Knowles, author of Why We Drink Too Much, for a powerful and honest conversation about alcohol, addiction, grey area drinking, genetics, environment, mental health, and why so many of us struggle long before things look “bad enough” from the outside.

Charles shares his own experience of alcohol addiction, over 10 years of sobriety, and why he chose to combine personal story with science to help make alcohol easier to understand - without shame, judgement, or finger-pointing.

We also talk about how alcohol can move from fun to coping, why some people are more vulnerable than others, the alcohol harm paradox, the importance of looking forward rather than getting stuck in shame, and why better education around alcohol matters.

A brilliant episode for anyone questioning their drinking, supporting someone else, or interested in the science and psychology behind why we drink.

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Credits:
Podcast editing Anna Carewe
Music by Seren 4 Ever