Naltrexone, a drug used for opioid addiction, has shown promise in treating fibromyalgia at low doses by blocking Toll-4 receptors on glial cells.

The prevalence of alcohol use disorder is significant, with around 400 million people affected globally, highlighting the need for better awareness and treatment.

Religious transformation is often the most reliable treatment for alcoholism, as it restructures one's incentives and motivations.

Delaying the onset of drinking can reduce the likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder, even for those with genetic predispositions.

Tolerance to alcohol develops as repeated exposure reduces its effects, leading to increased consumption to achieve the same feeling of well-being.

Alcohol acts as an anti-anxiety and pain relief medication by activating the brain's natural painkiller system, which can lead to dependency.

Psychedelics like psilocybin have shown promising results in reducing alcohol consumption by increasing neuroplasticity and forming new brain pathways.

When trying to change behaviors, it's often easier to remove multiple negative inputs at once, like caffeine, sugar, and alcohol, because they are interdependent. I did this by attending a three-day meditation retreat, which helped me overcome the initial challenges.

Psychedelics like ibogaine and psilocybin show promise in treating addiction, but ethical considerations and proper therapeutic support are essential for their use.