I'll give a +1 on this book. It's not preachy, it doesn't prey on emotions ("think of the children!"), and it doesn't treat drinkers like victims or fools. It takes an objective and pragmatic approach to the topic.
Anyone Giving Up The Juice During Lock Down?
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You're bound to start seeing more of them around as the projected 32% unemployment rate sets in.
Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis projected Monday that job losses from the coronavirus recession would reach 47 million and push America’s unemployment rate to 32.1 percent — more than 7 points higher than its Great Depression–era peak.
Fed Projection: Coronavirus Crisis Could Drive Unemployment to 32 Percent
The pandemic could force 47 million Americans out of work, according to new projections from the St. Louis Federal Reserve.nymag.com
Yes, could be but the fellow unemployed can’t afford what this guy sells.
My own suspicions over my consumption of alcohol during this period seems in line with many others:
Booze buying surges; senators push airlines for cash refunds
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
apnews.com
I'm a social drinker, but sitting in front of a mirror talking to myself while in quarantine is getting boring.
I think I might of heard an interview on NPR with the author. Is she a former addict herself?
It's not painful it works out to 3or4 glasses a day not really that bad I was drinking about 18 beers a day so it's about the same. It is what it is makes me a manageable person and help one sleep
She is, at least alcohol. I'm not sure about other drugs. She speaks from experience.
I’ll read up on her. The person I was thinking of wrote more about the science behind addition, you can read about her here if interested:
A Neuroscientist Explores The Biology Of Addiction In 'Never Enough'
Growing up, Judith Grisel struggled with alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. Now as a neuroscientist, she's working to understand the biological basis of addiction. Her new book is Never Enough.
www.npr.org
I love chicken fried steak btw.
Ok, I'll bite on this one, because some of this is flat out wrong. Among many others, here are three ways that this virus/situation is NOT like the flu:
1. This virus has a death rate that is estimated to be 10 times that of the seasonal flu
2. This virus, according to scientists, is much more contagious than the seasonal flu
3. Imagine if the entire flu season was condensed into 4-6 weeks instead of a longer period of time throughout the year. While perhaps 12-61k have died every year from the flu, they have not all died or needed medical treatment at the same time. This situation is a tsunami in slow motion for our health care system, and the more that system is overwhelmed the more people will die, as they will not be able to render adequate treatment.
I would like to emphasise that my slowing down is purely to do with frugality and minimizing travel, any potential immunity/health benefits are just a consequential side affect. I have the same logic applied to going back to black coffee when the cream bottle ran dry, and my wife has been baking bread since the bread ran out...I am actually just enjoying the simplification (I guess making bread is not a simplification if you ask my wife).
Well, depends on how one looks at pipe smoking. I basically started when virus was gaining steam.
I am doing something I normally would not, which is smoking tobacco on a weekday.
Yes, I can’t really afford to be spending money on alcohol these days, and if I can’t live a while without it I probably should reconsider it’s overall impact on my life.
Well, with pot being 'essential'...
That'd be an interesting topic for a human geography study (if only it could be properly and neutrally conducted, that is). My theory is that with the flames of rampant fear and hysteria being fanned vigorously and relentlessly many are getting so depressed that they will turn to whichever nepenthe they have available. This consumption will only increase with the supervening economic crisis.
no matter what is happening people are experiencing some big degree of uncertainty and that sometimes can be worse than just knowing you're screwed. Also just not having much stimulation increases how much people desire drugs. I knew a guy that didn't drink ever but worked in a science outpost in either the artic or antartic and he said he drank a bottle of vodka a day while there because of the boredom and isolation.
you know it's bad when the dealers are isolating. For example like Christmas time.
Well, depends if it’s a shot glass, tumbler, pint...
Ha yes, not sure if this guy is self isolating knowing how much he loves money, I just think he lost 80% of his customers. What were once lively streets here now have businesses with plywood over their storefronts.
I like to have some drinks but I try and be responsible. In general I do my drinking at home in my backyard. Typically as a wind down on a Friday night. Usually a few scotches or three and a few cigars (or a pipe now). I may have some wine or gin and tonics on a Saturday or Sunday with my wife. We did that Sunday, had wine, played in the pool with kiddos and let loose a bit.
I dont like to go out drinking in general. Too many bad things can happen so I usually just drink at home unless out for an occasion. Basically my alcohol consumption is the same right now and I plan to keep it there.
I dont like to go out drinking in general. Too many bad things can happen so I usually just drink at home unless out for an occasion. Basically my alcohol consumption is the same right now and I plan to keep it there.
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