22 May 2025 · 1 h 47 min
Books from Sarah Wakeman
“How Alcohol Rewires Your Brain and Increases Cancer Risk by 40%! The Alcohol Doctor, Dr. Sarah Wakeman”
Books mentioned
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The conversation
Dr. Sarah Wakeman, a senior medical director at Mass General Brigham and Harvard professor, discusses how alcohol affects the brain and increases cancer risk. She explains that no amount of alcohol is safe for brain health and that moderate drinking carries significant risks. The episode also covers the prevalence of alcohol struggles and failures in addiction treatment.
Talking points
- Alcohol's effect on dopamine system
- No safe level for brain health
- Risks of moderate drinking
- Cancer risk increase from alcohol
- Failure in addiction treatment
- Prevalence of alcohol struggles