Everyone fights their own battles and everyone copes in their own ways. Partying and consuming alcohol are both coping mechanisms that many people indulge in every day. Sparked by a question a friend of mine had, "Why do people willingly party?", this episode covers the effects of drinking on the brain and body, why our judgment is impaired, why blackouts and hangovers occur, the psychology on why people do resort to partying, and lastly how to have fun and stay abstinent in a social setting. Listen more to find out the complexities that go on in our brains.