A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence - Katie Herzog - #993
September 13, 2025
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A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence - Katie Herzog - #993
Summary
Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer.
What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backed by modern science, offer new ways to manage alcohol use? And what does that say about the value of the old ways?
Expect to learn why drinking might be a viable route to going sober, why white knuckling alcohol isn’t a great option, If AA were invented today what methods would be its first step, the difference between getting sober and living sober, the different reasons people drink and the underlying reasons why people tend to drink more than others, advice for people who need to quit but don’t want to stop, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) How Relationships to Alcohol Can Vary
(18:36) How Does Alcohol Addiction Manifest in the Brain?
(26:58) Building Good Habits to Break Bad Habits
(33:53) The History of Addiction Treatment
(47:58) Is Medication the Modern Cure for Alcohol Addiction?
(01:01:16) Why are Medical Professionals Still Hesitant About Addiction Medication?
(01:09:27) Changing Your Relationship to Alcohol
(01:22:03) Drinking Cultures are Changing Globally
(01:31:53) Find Out More About Katie
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