https://www.banyanmass.com/2020/01/08/new-discoveries-about-alcoholisms-origins-in-the-brain/
"A newly published study has found connections between a cortical-brainstem circuit and a mouse’s likelihood of developing alcohol use disorders. Specifically, the study found that “a discrete circuit between the medial prefrontal cortex and brainstem is central for the development of compulsive drinking.” 2 Not only does this circuit predict the likelihood of developing compulsive drinking habits, it also reinforces compulsive drinking if the individual begins consuming alcohol.
This cortical-brainstem circuit responsible for predicting and reinforcing compulsive alcohol drinking does so by mitigating or mimicking punishment signals. Essentially, the subject mice of the study did not possess effective punishment signals within the brain stem to stop reinforcement of alcohol consumption" (end quote from the article)
This is the biggest adverse effect of alcohol use
In addition, if you read Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," he is a clinical psychologist and he relates there how he saw a female patient for 40 or so visits and she flat-out states after that amount of time, "I think I have been raped" and he was like how the hell do you _think_ you've been raped, either you have or you haven't. But he held his tongue on this and just patiently continued listening and asking guided questions and, surprise, alcohol was involved. He states alcohol introduces ambiguity, in which the person denies not only responsibility but also effect of others on self i.e., he didn't really rape me, I am carefree (under the influence) and he cannot hurt me. If that makes sense.
Yes I know Peterson is addicted to the Bible and uses it as his theme for his writings -- but skip over the enemy cr?p and he has an excellent understanding of myth, that is, in the classical sense, stories that support morality and learned experience of groups and families and the transmission of same to future generations. In other books he also covers how in his practice, a great number of people just are naive to the evil in others as well as themselves; that is, the potential evil.
Digressing, but this is still relevant to alcohol -- there is a trend in society these days to pin great evil on others but not self. But this wasn't true in the '50s and further back, during which it wasn't a bad thing to consider oneself -- potentially -- capable of doing great harm, and considering the same about one's fellows.
There was a '50s movie, "The Forbidden Planet", one of my all time favorites, in which one of he characters says to the protagonist, "We are all monsters inside." (Meaning that's why we have morals, etc.) If you haven't seen this film, basically, the protagonist is stranded on a planet which the aliens, the Krell, left a whole bunch of tech behind, and the protagonist started diddling around with it and unwittingly created this monster which attacked the crew which landed there to rescue him, and even attacks his own daughter when she starts loving on one of the crew members. "The monsters of the Id." The Krell had these too, being living beings, and forgot this in their equation and ended up destroying themselves by attempting to use physical tech to amplify their mind power to create anything at will. This also let loose their subconscious too which now had the power to unleash mayhem at will too.
So consider the subconscious and alcohol's ability to unleash it, guard yourself against this risk, and you can have a safe time. Fun fact: the word alcohol comes from al ghoul, Persian for "the demon" i.e., in their conception of what a demon was, no yours or mine. A ghastly spirit that takes over and makes you into an animal. That's where spirit, meaning hard liquor, comes from too. This was on a YouTube video unfortunately I can't cite it. The etymology found in most dictionaries is incorrect, corrupted no doubt by you know who.
Suggestion: if you want to go out drinking, if you are into that, do a runic formula first. I would start with Algiz and Mannaz and throw other relevant ones in to a Power Number. "Vaccinate yourself" first. :-) Or use other magick you know to protect yourself against the risks so you can enjoy the reward without landing yourself in trouble you won't be able to deal with. I have formulas I use before and after, so figuratively I have a one two "Johnson and Johnson" punch. :-D Satan says that they are not like the enemy in that they leave people to themselves to decide rather than impose Puritanical rules but at the same time freedom does not mean going out and doing stupid things. A big part of this is being humble, in the truest sense, not obsequiously submissive, and a big part of that is assesing risk vs. benefits. At least use the proper tools and equip yourself before you go.
I had a friend who used to go out drinking a lot and he stopped, because he was able to see the consequences, the hangover, headaches, etc. Most don't achieve this memory of consequence simply because they don't give themselves freedom to go out and experiment, nor to tap into their subconscious to help them to have this memory. they hold themselves in with rules that aren't really theirs but follow them out of fear of the afterlife or some sh?t that really has nothing to do with internalization for oneself of the real, material consequences. See what is true for you. Seek to live with the truth. Do due diligence and determine what the dangers are, equip yourself with the right protection, and go have fun.
Another big part of this is dealing with the wear-off, during which I find I crave more. Just a matter of steeling yourself up against it and resisting, but, moreover, booze has a dark side which (like Saturn) isn't all bad, during which you feel really depressed and hate on yourself. Just persevere through this and know that you will, after a few days, come out the other side with a specific, new understanding of life. To me it's like a reboot. Your "computer" runs faster afterward and I find I have new insight into problems, etc. It takes patience and discipline. But you have to wait through the black screen, "Windows" taking a long time to start, etc.
Another part is set and setting, as with any drug. I limit myself when I go out social drinking, but when I want to drink a lot, I do it alone in a place free from people and the risk of saying stupid things or being provoked etc., way out of doors, at night. I just free flow and look upon the surroundings and enjoy memories. Many times I can communicate with trees, look up at the stars and communicate with the Gods. I don't even use words, it is concept running like in Scientology 8-8008. It might be real or delusional, that is not the point. The point is the mythical experience, it is almost Shaman-like.
Alcohol is underrated or labeled as "fun" (just as such) but properly used it can give great insights comparable to the trendy psychedelic drugs, without the risks or hoop-jumping attached to those illegal drugs. I have increased communication with the Gods and get really spiritual when had a few, I know that sounds funny and delusional but believe me it is no joke. I just don't then go and pretend that I am a guru or something and tell people my experiences; they are very personal to me and I keep them to myself.
Stay safe. AP
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