Alcohol deaths, Activities alone

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A doctor joins us to share the causes of and potential solutions for a rise in alcohol-related deaths. Then, we talk to a writer about the value of quality time by yourself.

Featured in this Show

  • Alcohol-related deaths among working age Americans

    The Centers for Disease Control estimate than about 1 in 8 American deaths for people between 20 and 64 years of age involved excessive alcohol use. A doctor in preventative medicine joins us to talk about the new study.

  • The value of doing things by ourselves

    Seeing a movie or dining out by yourself can feel a bit awkward, but there’s a lot of value in doing things alone. Our guest shares what she’s learned about the upsides to solitute . . . and taking yourself on a date!

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
  • Faith Hill Guest

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