The real problem with Ethanol is that it is considered normal and okay to ingest. We don't have that problem with other drugs.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Exactly, the normalisation of alcohol is way out of proportion with its danger in comparison to other substances. We need to take a more nuanced perspective on “drugs”.

@markmcgoveran6811

Ай бұрын

Look at the addiction to caffeine look at the addiction to sugar look at the addiction..... Look at the addiction to prescription pills the doctor gives you. If you go out here and lost your family in a fire and turn into a drunk for a year while you recover in 30 days you can dry out quit drinking and go on. If you take Xanax for a year and quit it's going to be at least a year to quit you're going to have to tape her off and I've heard the withdrawal is like a year long panic attack. If you think we normalized alcohol consumption somehow and don't warn people look at the prescription problems we have now. We normalize going to the doctor and getting a pill to solve every problem .

@myblacklab7

26 күн бұрын

We have a huge problem with "psych meds," among other drugs. Many "mental health professionals" are the absolute worst type of drug pushers.

@markmcgoveran6811

26 күн бұрын

@@myblacklab7 well if you ask me would it be better to start drinking or start taking Xanax I would have to say drinking is better because you can quit in a month. Quitting Xanax is like a 4-year panic attack according to one poor victim. Everybody in the universe will now say something about me your willy your Nilly. Anything at all but face the fact that the doctor offers 47 more months of misery if you cope with Xanax and it fails you versus the person who copes with alcohol and fails.

@markmcgoveran6811

26 күн бұрын

We have caffeine and that drives some people off their rocker we have nicotine that's pretty hard on people very addictive these things are considered normal. We've got energy drinks now with a bunch of different natural drugs. We have like jagermeister and that has a lot of weird stuff. Some people drink a couple liters of soda pop a day. This soda pop contains phosphoric acid. This is hard on your skeletal system. We have a lot of stuff that's bad for you and doesn't show up quite as quickly as alcohol

This video is IMMENSELY helpful with understanding why it’s so difficult to quit alcohol. Hijacking is certainly a great way to put it

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Hijacking is exactly what it does all the way down to the level of neural circuitry. The architecture that’s us, us. Really glad you enjoyed!

Been questioning my own relationship with alcohol at the moment. This video is eye opening. Thank you as always, big fan

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Im glad you enjoyed, thanks so much for the support!

@janycebrown4071

2 ай бұрын

It's a good thing to question ❤

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

@@janycebrown4071 Yes, it definitely is!

@janycebrown4071

2 ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin Have you thought about making a video on the gut microflora? I am in a study in Canada at a hospital and I just received an FMT (fecal microflora transplant). 🌝 The gut, brain connection thought the vagus nerve is real and very important to our mental and physical health!

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

@@janycebrown4071 Definitely a topic I will make a video on. What aspects are interesting to you?

Wow, this was a phenomenal video. Very useful information as i struggle to figure out how to handle my alcoholic roommate and his friends. New subscriber.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support. Lots more coming soon.

@myblacklab7

26 күн бұрын

Move as soon as you are able. No alcoholic is a good alcoholic.

Fantastic video! Keep on with the good Neuro content!

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Jack! Appreciate the support, lots more coming.

An excellent video, my new favourite channel 🎉

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

🫡🫡

The GABA receptor targeting explains why I feel terrible anxiety the day after I drink.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

1 of the big reasons yes!

Science nerd Paul McCartney-son explains alcoholism to me.

@evanmcgloughlin

27 күн бұрын

My new favourite nickname

Yea buddy, this is great, thanks! Seems like a dose dependent thing. Like someone who ate McDees every other day for a year would probably be in rough shape too. Moderation and healthy life style yadda yadda.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support man! Glad you enjoyed the video

My problem w alcohol is not the effects on the CNS but the disgusting toxicity that comes from its characteristics as a solvent. Stopped a while ago and just substitute it with gaba agonists

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Very interesting take. Like what things did you replace it with?

@neffix6976

2 ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlindepends on the situation, for a chill party i usually use phenibut. I would have access to alprazolam but i personally just dont like the feeling (i dont hate it either but it just feels like a strong depressant und nothing else, phenibut with its slightly entactogenic features is much better for social situations.) apart from that i sometimes use tramadol instead, makes me less funny in the way that phenibut does (somewhat similar to alcohol in that regard) but the SNRI action is quite nice to stay up longer. Apart from that for festivals i just use a serotonergic stimulant like mdma or 6 apb a at max few times a year.....

@neffix7917

Ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin Typically with phenibut, id have access to alprazolam but just dont really enjoy it. Especially since phenibut has some entactogenic properties it is just the superious choice. Apart from that, tramadol a pretty good drug for social situations. PS: another thing i very much dislike about our alcohol drinking culture is the dosage problem. If i take a drug on a party i decide how much i think is fitting and then take that amount to the party and consume it. When people drink alcohol they do not have a set dosage. They just see where it goes and decide in a "fucked up" if they want another drink , which is absolutely not a good idea, especially with gaba agonists (insanely strong carelessness relative to other drugs) its just an insanely stupid idea

7:17 The most "responsible" way to drink is to actually not drink at all. I know, difficult because of how ingrained alcohol is to our society and social lives, but it's the truth!

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Of course this is true but I believe in pragmatic advice. People are going to drink and there is a big difference responsible and irresponsible drinking both for yourself and other people.

@Minisynapse

Ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin I agree. Complete abstinence for most people in today's society is not a realistic expectation.

Can you make a video on tobbacco smoking and how it affects our brain, thanks

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Definitely coming soon. Thanks for the support!

My dads a drinker, when I was a kid I begged him to stop. Look at me now, 19 and drank more then probably what 80% of people drink in their entire lifetime, it’s a mindset for me tho like I’m not in denial I don’t get any physical withdrawals but it’s always that thought “I’m bored I wanna get hammered” I need to work on that.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Im sorry to hear that. Recognising you need to work on it is the first and most important step. Absolute best of luck with it!

@alexmpunkt4107

Ай бұрын

I stopped 5 years ago. You can do it.

@YUNGJAX999

Ай бұрын

@@alexmpunkt4107 I’m never stopping i just wanna cut down and only drink on weekends tbf

@user-pm2gr4qh5n

Ай бұрын

It's best to not get to the point of physical addiction. I've gone through withdrawals multiple times, it is no joke.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

@@user-pm2gr4qh5n I'm sorry to hear that and hope all is well now.

My mom: “heroin is illegal because it’s addictive and dangerous” Me: “alcohol is actually more dangerous” My mom: “nuh-uh”

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Difficult to compare drugs without mentioning doses and circumstances. Heroine is much more addictive and far dangerous than alcohol though haha.

@MsSarcasticity

Ай бұрын

not just your mom unfortunately

There is certainly a large amount of yeast existing and it produces alcohol. The ld50 dosage of alcohol is pretty high compared to something that's really poisonous like nicotine. Excellent drama. KZread University it's like college for your emotional enjoyment

Definitely helps after rugby with cup or El clásico losses tho

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha you’re dead right it does 🤣

Wow you're so right. I should really give up eating bread, which is on average about 1% alcohol. Or maybe vinegar, which is 0.25 % alcohol. Seeing as there's no safe dose... or maybe I should just practice moderation.

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Definitely practise safe moderation, you’re point is absolutely technically correct although not really my point. Bananas are also between 0.5% - 1% alcohol but I don’t think the world has a banana issue. Thanks for the support.

@gehadsamir5663

2 ай бұрын

Neither bread nor vinegar can get you addicted to alcohol

I have watched this video.

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

I hope one birell per week wont hurt me

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Nah you’re good mate. Your birell away and enjoy it!

@Czekytcze

Ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin 👍

I can see this guy getting picked up by youtube algorithm soon and boom in # of subscribers. Just need to change the thumbnail images.

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

That’s so kind of you to say. I’m improving everyday and still have a long to go. Which thumbnails do you think need replacing? Definitely an area I’d like to improve so I appreciate your feedback.

@GrumpyCat7245

2 ай бұрын

Good news it was in my algorithm!

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

@@GrumpyCat7245 Glad you enjoyed!

@josephferren6372

2 ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin They just seem... generic and like every other YTer trying to game the algorithm. Personally I use DeArrow which modifies the thumbnails and optionally the titles of videos too. Give it a try and see what thumbnails appeal to you. I feel this gives you better judgement of the content. Edit: Content and editing is fantastic. Thumbnails are just always tricky :/ Good luck with the algorithm!

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

@@josephferren6372 This is great feedback, thanks so much! I will keep improving the thumbnails and I think the algorithm will help me out eventually. Really appreciate the support!

lol you didnt even go into it being a CARCINOGEN

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Not enough time to go into each toxic effect. You’re right though alcohol is very carcinogenic.

If you drink and drive drop a like 🤣🙌 👇

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

Hahaha

Excellent video. I believe it should be stigmatized. Just because something is legal, if they know it’s addictive, and potentially life threatening, they should never try it. They taught me in paramedic school that Alcohol makes you feel the way it does because it’s literally a poison. Thats why I’ve never tried it. No empathy for them.

@leonhardhieber3999

2 ай бұрын

if you think that way ur not suited as a paramedic

@xcxangel9948

2 ай бұрын

@@leonhardhieber3999 Well if you drink bleach for fun then call 911 because you’re sick…🤷🏻‍♂️

@leonhardhieber3999

2 ай бұрын

@@xcxangel9948 idk what point ur trying to make lmao

@xcxangel9948

2 ай бұрын

@@leonhardhieber3999 Exactly, it’s very clear you’re uneducated.

@evanmcgloughlin

2 ай бұрын

I really believe we need to have empathy for people who fall into alcoholism. There are a lot of environmental and genetic factors and nobody is immune. In Ireland I have seen a lot of friends fall into alcohol consumption problems and it’s devastatingly sad to witness. My goal with this video was to bring some awareness. Appreciate the engagement on the video!

Humans have evolved alongside alcohol. So in moderation it’s okay.

@evanmcgloughlin

Ай бұрын

We have been drinking alcohol in some shape or form for a long time but I’m not sure it’s correct to say we have evolved alongside it. But I completely agree that in moderation and even infrequently not in moderation I think it’s ok. I’m not trying to demonise alcohol completely just bring some much needed awareness to the neuroscience and the effects it has on the brain. Something I think not a lot of people know about.

@BoxOfCurryos

Ай бұрын

@@evanmcgloughlin facts

@myblacklab7

26 күн бұрын

Humans have evolved alongside lead, but is consuming lead in moderation okay?

@BoxOfCurryos

26 күн бұрын

@@myblacklab7 Selenium and sulfur go brrrr