If we discovered alcohol today––devoid of its cultural and social history––would we treat it the same way we do now or list it as a Schedule 1 drug alongside marijuana, heroin, LSD, and psilocybin (mushrooms)?

On this “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown explores the concept of prohibition through a historical lens and the present day. As long as alcohol has existed within society, there have been prohibitions against its use from ancient China to the Aztecs.

There are even still countries where alcohol is outright prohibited, such as Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia, and still many others that impose legal restrictions based on everything from religion to age. The question isn't whether alcohol should be prohibited, it's from whom, when, and how should we prohibit its use.

Don’t miss this riveting monologue presentation on a topic that is as old as alcohol itself.

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