In part two, Professor Charles Knowles unpacks the effect alcohol actually has on our bodies, how alcohol impacts our brain function and why a challenge like Dry January can be hugely beneficial to our health.

Plus, Charles and Dr Alex George discuss whether there is ever a ‘safe’ amount of alcohol to drink and why we need more education about the physical health risks of drinking.

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Pt 2: What Actually Happens to Our Body When We Drink Alcohol? | Professor Charles Knowles