logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
4m 22s

Is binge drinking over in the UK?

BABABAM
About this episode
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad. But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a third of 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now completely teetotal, meaning they do ... Show More
Up next
Today
What is the Romeo and Juliet effect?
When someone tells you not to do something it often becomes even more tempting, which is why, as a teenager, when your parents forbade you from seeing a certain boyfriend or girlfriend you felt even more passionate about them. Now psychologist have looked into what causes this so ... Show More
4m 41s
Today
What’s the Tinder Paradox ?
It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and you’re scrolling through Tinder, swiping left and right. Unlike the endless upward scroll of social networks, Tinder feels more like a slot machine. Swipe, swipe, and then — ding ! A match. A new game begins. But will this match lead to a true lov ... Show More
4m 34s
Today
Could date stacking really help me find love?
Looking for love in this day and age can be a time-consuming and draining process. More often than not, it involves downloading one or more dating apps, swiping through profile after profile, chatting for a while and then finally actually meeting up if it gets that far. It can fe ... Show More
4m 44s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
Does America have a drinking problem?
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Many Americans drink more than usual this time of year – as much as double, according to some studies. But drinking more isn’t just happening around the holidays. Today, why alcohol consumption has gone up in re ... Show More
21m 20s
May 2022
alcohol
guess who just turned 21 years old? me. and you know what that means. i can legally drink in the usa. it’s nice…i mean, it has some pros, for sure, but it also has some cons. it’s also a little overwhelming to figure out your relationship with alcohol, especially in social situat ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2024
158. Should you quit drinking in your 20s?
<p>Alcohol is a drug, highly addictive, has proven to do damage to our minds and our bodies and yet makes up a huge part of our 20s, especially how we socialise and connect with others.</p> <p>In today's episode we are going to talk about the psychology of alcohol, the impact of ... Show More
37m 58s
Oct 2023
tipsy twenties: let's talk about alcohol
<p>alcohol has been a part of life for thousands of years. a lot of us start drinking in our twenties, at social events, parties... but is your relationship with alcohol healthy? is it as &quot;normal&quot; as we think?</p> <p>send in your crazy drinking stories for a future epis ... Show More
24m 10s
May 2023
Low and No Alcohol Beer
Sales of alcohol-free beer in the UK have more than tripled in the past five years, and you'll find more types of no and low-alcohol beer on sale in your local supermarket. But what does 'alcohol-free' really mean? And are these drinks always better for your health? Various liste ... Show More
25m 45s
Nov 2015
Peak Booze
Are you part of Generation Peak Booze? In this episode, we dive into the factors behind the ups and downs in alcohol consumption in the U.K. and the U.S. over the course of the twentieth century, we explore the long-term health effects of peak booze, and we get a sneak peek at th ... Show More
34m 46s
Nov 2019
Qu'est-ce que l'alcoolisme mondain ?
L’alcoolisme mondain correspond à une consommation d’alcool faible mais quasi-quotidienne, dans des contextes sociaux, et sans impression de dépendance. Pourtant, l’alcoolisme mondain est une réelle menace pour la santé. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie pri ... Show More
3m 35s
Jul 2021
Are You Drinking Too Much? A Wake Up Call for Women
For the first time in history, women are now drinking as much as men, and the results are life-threatening. In this eye-opening RTT, Jada reveals her own personal struggles with alcohol and a renowned liver specialist shares alarming information you need to know. Plus, harrowing ... Show More
39m 49s
Sep 2023
10. Alcohol - breaking the cycle of binging & finding freedom.
<p>In this episode I discuss my relationship to alcohol, how it has affected my opportunities and how I replaced my habit of binge drinking. This is my journey (that I am still on!) ... I hope you take inspiration from this episode to see there is more to life than excessive drin ... Show More
42m 27s