To grasp alcohol's solubility properties consider this: It easily dissolves in both fat and water. Virtually, anything in alcohol’s interaction will end with them being dissolved. Even, the naked example of water connecting to alcohol would suffice. Alcohol can therefore be considered soluble in both water and fat. So alcohol can be blood soluble, it can be contained in water. This means it can pass through membranes in everything, as everything in the body is either water-based or fat-based. Would such a definition confuse, or tie in the wine analogy? A complete version of alcohol. Both types, water and fat, has widespread contact with alcohol. Last but by no mean least, this insight has decisive medical applications. Alcohol can be absorbed in lungs, intestines and stomach. I.e, it can

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Would you care to explain the statement that alcohol is soluble in both water and fats, and why is this relevant?

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It's tough, love the weekend having good times with all.

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6 YEARS SOBER NOW MYSELF .. MYSELF ..

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I think for those that feel alcohol taps into their more true self and aspirations - journal that stuff out - explore it sober.  What is it you really want to be doing in life without the alcohol?  What is it compensating for?  The feel good chemicals are already inside us.

I think for many with "toxic" or "burnt out" employment - alcohol often disrupts an already toxic lifestyle with some routine rules breaking in a sense.  Clearly a compensation for a source until changing that job or perhaps career path.  We earn a living in exchange for years of our life so we might as well be contributing to our own personal sense of aspired legacy of clearly defined and engaged goals and values.  Burnout is like a misalignment of this legacy, perhaps journaling is more necessary than ever to rebuild this relationship with the self, reassessing where we are now, choosing a more  stimulating path and set of daily routines from our own inner fire, not the toxic substance fuel.

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I enjoy drinking when there's "action" sort of call it, and by that i mean, when i am not relaxed or with friends. It sometimes gives a reset under the right conditions, to think about my life. Gives me a different perspective i can't access without it.

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Bull Shiite!

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The validity of this approach tends to depend on how often you do this. If you don't drink for months and you feel you're somehow stuck in a rut, locked in a routine, then drinking alcohol for an evening or whatever can be therapeutic disruption of your habits. But only provided you're able to leave it untouched for months again.

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that's your opinion which based on my experiences is false. You try to specify too much. Life is not that simple.

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I understand wat u mean I do the same

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right i feel like i can think in ways that i normally couldnt , like writing music i feel way more creative with a buzz, just a different headspace and i love it and hate it at the same time. alcohol is hard to get away from

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I haven't ever struggled with alcohol. I started drinking it at a late age. I want to want to go teetotal, but it's hard. I should probably watch this clip twice a day.

Answer 6

This video deserves millions of views. Definitely sharing with my friends.

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I need a martini.

Answer 7

I found out I have problems with alcohol when I realized that every day in certain situations I told myself "Man, how good it would be if I can just have a can of beer next to this thing that I'm doing" or just catching myself planning my drinkings ahead and getting excited even if I am planning to drink one beer in the evening

Answer 8

Very well explained I have been abusing myself for years cnd year's. Knowledge is exactly what and why i need it. Keto lifestyle. Understanding the body sugars etc.... Really helps. Thank you very much Doctor

Answer 9

Currently drinking too much everyday. Trying to find a way out. Thanks for your information

Answer 10

I drink about twice a year. A little buzz is kinda nice, but even a little booze gives me unpleasant side effects.

Answer 11

I am now 1 year and 5 months sober since my first AA meeting. Quite simply the best decision that I have ever made. My love and support for those on the same journey or considering it.

Answer 12

So freaking scary. Wish I knew this in my 20s. I’m guessing glymphatic drainage can’t fix this.

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Great lesson.  I’m surprised that you didn’t know about the reason behind fat cravings the following day. Especially when it comes to eggs and bacon. B most fatty foods are HIGH in cholesterol which the liver than uses to detoxify itself.

Answer 14

I would love to hear people's insight on this, though it may not be due to alcohol specifically, I don't know. Maybe exacerbated by alcohol.

I drank all day long with my friends very recently. Lots of laughs, good times, happy and enjoyable exchanges from noon to gone midnight. I drank the entire time and was very very drunk by the end of it. Not proud of it but that is the truth.

The following days - even after the typical symptoms of the hungover had passed - I have rarely felt as low as I did those days. It felt like I was drained of all joy and hope. It was truly horrible. I felt like crying and I am not a very emotional person at all.

Was it experiencing so much laughter and joy with friends, joking around and having a good time? Did I fry some neurological process that produces "feel good" hormones or something? Or was it all alcohol-induced?

It's funny that I should be recommended this video so soon afterwards. This, plus that aftermath experience, is what I needed to re-evaluate my drinking habits.

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So, do you feel guilty for "Lots of laughs, good times, happy and enjoyable exchanges"?  Isn't that what life is meant to be about?  Sad that we're always being terrified into giving up pleasure.

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Not sure if I am allergic to alcohol or just notice how I physically and mentally feel after ingestion but even just one glass of beer will noticeably and markedly wreck my sleep that nigh and the next day I feel my body’s difference in energy, lethargy, and mentally feel negative and a lack of motivation to do anything

Answer 16

Life in balance.. Everything, in moderation

Answer 17

I think you have just saved my life. Thankyou.

Answer 18

I have a problem, I drink 4-5 days a week and when I drink I always binge and usually end up passing out. Once I start drinking it's very difficult to stop, so the 1-2 a day thing doesn't work well for me.  In fact, I can have a few sober days without any alcohol and be fine, but once i start drinking i will go to INSANE lengths to get more. I don't even know why I like it, it doesn't make sense. I wake up the next day feeling guilty and pathetic, which is a relatively new thing. I know I'm killing myself, probably quicker than I think. But something about permanent sobriety just fills me with dread, like there's nothing to look forward to. I wish I never started on drugs and alcohol, it's hard to appreciate and look forward to regular things in life after growing an attachment to being high/drunk.

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How old are you? I'm 41 and have been like that since I was 33. I developed it after working in hospitality. I've gone back to jiu jitsu and gym. You need something else to get addicted too. Or even see your doctor and try a drug called naltrexone. It will stop the cravings.

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unless i was in jail i passed out for 24 years !not bragging ruined my life , kids wife gone, did quit 3 yr ago and now just stay depressed , i figure if i go back to drinking it may kill me but if i dont it will kill 7 at least ,simple math ill take one for the team , there not bad folk anyway just need lesson

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Ask help to a local health care department or a doctor or just call a support line. There are many good support lines - that could be a good start. Also, you can check sites that can provide information about alcohol consumption and seeking help. I strongly suggest to call a support line and things will get better, because they will guide you and help you. I wish you strength mate!

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I can definitely relate to you, it’s not easy and I’m trying to do better. But have the same feeling of dread about telling myself I will never have a drink/drug again. Addiction sucks, even if your not an every day user it can show up in many ways.

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I had to scroll up and see who posted the comment. I relate to your post so much I had to be sure I wasn’t the one who wrote it.

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I am 25, been on drugs consistently since I was 17. I recently joined the military so I replaced drugs with alcohol. Yeah I feel like I have to learn to live with the addictive personality and use it to my advantage to become addicted to positive things. But the hard work and low up front reward activities like the gym makes it hard for them to stick like the destructive things. But I will keep at it  Best wishes to you sir

Answer 19

I was surprised that when I quit drinking everyone around me took it really personally.

Answer 20

my father is 65 and drinks like a student on spring break. He combines it with caffeine too which is greatly worrying. He’s also in denial and hides his drinking. Not violent but gets angry in the sort of “burst of rage and storms out the room” kind of way. His excuse is that he’s able to hold a job. New year’s coming up (as I’m writing this comment) and that’s always walking on egg shells for everyone around him because that’s one of the occasions where he doesn’t need to hide the drinking. And it always starts with a ‘cheery party feeling’ (there’s nothing alcoholics love more than opening up that first bottle and revel in what’s ahead), but the portal to which he is now heading always leads to either sudden unexpected change in tone immediately followed by angry defensive behaviour or abusive language, or intense apologetic sobbing. And it’s always because he doesn’t know when to stop with the drinks.
And that’s just the behavioural symptoms, god knows what damage he’s done to his body.
I sense that I’ve inherited this ‘alcoholism gene’ that Huberman mentions, in that I feel incredibly elevated in mood after consuming just 2 drinks. I’m just grateful that I have had the opportunity to access information like this, which pretty much puts a stop to me going down the path.

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“Remember, we deal with alcohol. Cunning, baffling, powerful!”