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Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction. But there are downsides. We now know that alcohol, even in quite modest amounts, is not good for our long-term health. So why do we, as humans, consume alcohol at all, and why does our tendency to drink “too much” vary from person to person?

In Why We Drink Too Much, Dr Charles Knowles tackles the complex relationship we have with alcohol, blending the latest scientific findings with historical anecdotes and his own personal insights. It's a journey through time, exploring how alcohol has shaped our history, our celebrations and, for some, our struggles. Knowles breaks down the science of why we drink, from the neurological effects of alcohol to the societal pressures that shape our drinking habits, making intricate research accessible and engaging.

"Samuel Langhorne Clemens", "Mark Twain At Home", "Youth of Mark Twain" & "Mark Twain Gossip" Published in the June 16, 1888 edition of "Literature - An Illustrated Weekly Magazine" (Vol. 1, No. 17) these four, early magazine articles about Mark Twain fill in and analyze areas of Twain's persona for the first time. "Mark Twain At Home" was originally published in the London, England "World". ( John Greenman)