Alcohol's Global Footprint

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we delve into the complex world of alcohol and substance use, guided by two comprehensive sources: The Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders by the World Health Organization (WHO), The Natural History of Alcoholism, a study by George E. Vaillant, M.D. and Susanne Hiller-Sturmhöfel, Ph.D.O, and  Myths About Alcohol by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Our conversation will bridge scientific research with real-world implications, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of alcohol's role in our society. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply curious about the effects of alcohol on public health, this episode offers valuable insights and evidence-based information.In this episode, we’ll debunk common myths about alcohol. We'll explore misconceptions and provide valuable resources for those seeking help with substance use and mental health issues. We’ll also analyze the global landscape of alcohol use and its consequences, discussing the health and social ramifications of alcohol consumption, the national alcohol policies across different countries and the availability and efficacy of treatment services worldwide.Links to the reports for this episode:  1. Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/377960/9789240096745-eng.pdf?sequence=1 2. Myths About Alcohol: https://dmh.mo.gov/alcohol-drug/satop/myths3. The Natural History of Alcoholism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6876506/This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets EmpathyIndependent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas. Support the showDisclosure: This podcast uses AI-generated synthetic voices for a material portion of the audio content, in line with Apple Podcasts guidelines. We make rigorous science accessible, accurate, and unforgettable.Produced by Michelle Bruecker and Scott Bleackley, it features reviews of emerging research and ideas from leading thinkers, curated under our creative direction with AI assistance for voice, imagery, and composition. Systemic voices and illustrative images of people are representative tools, not depictions of specific individuals.We dive deep into peer-reviewed research, pre-prints, and major scientific works—then bring them to life through the stories of the researchers themselves. Complex ideas become clear. Obscure discoveries become conversation starters. And you walk away understanding not just what scientists discovered, but why it matters and how they got there.Independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas.Spoken word, short and sweet, with rhythm and a catchy beat.http://tinyurl.com/stonefolksongs