What if everything we thought we knew about “moderate drinking” was wrong?

In this episode of “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown sits down with featured guest, Dr. Tim Stockwell, renowned alcohol researcher, and former director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, to discuss the data that’s reshaping how we understand alcohol and health. From the deeply held belief that a glass of wine a day is good for your heart to new findings suggesting there may be no truly “safe” level of drinking, Stockwell brings clarity to the science, humility to the conversation, and a public health perspective grounded in decades of research.

We explore what recent studies actually say, why the science has been so misunderstood, and how we might better navigate drinking in an age of information overload and industry influence.

Whether you're a mindful drinker, a policy nerd, or just someone curious about the risks and realities behind your nightly pour—this one’s for you.

Episode references: Stockwell, T., Priore, I., & Im, P. K. (2025). The US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine was economical with the truth about alcohol and health. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Advance online publication.

https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.25-00075

https://knowalcohol.ca

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