What a Fake Vodka Test Reveals About Your Second Drink
Why does one drink turn into three? The first drink can raise the wanting for the next one, and what you expect it to do can play a role too.
In this episode, I look at a 1973 fake taste test, a 2017 study with lemonade and vodka on the rim, and what 38 lab studies found about the first drink. Then one experiment to try this week, and what to do when you reach your number and still want another.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 They thought it was vodka
1:03 The priming effect
2:55 The vodka and the tonic
4:28 The lemonade study
5:16 Not the same volume for everyone
6:04 Your three numbers
6:41 When you still want another
7:19 The obvious objection
8:12 Try this week
STUDIES MENTIONED
In this episode, I look at a 1973 fake taste test, a 2017 study with lemonade and vodka on the rim, and what 38 lab studies found about the first drink. Then one experiment to try this week, and what to do when you reach your number and still want another.
Learn more about Sunnyside: sunnyside.co/podcast
Daily Restore by Cloud9: trycloud9.com/sunnyside
Watch the video version: youtu.be/eWXVT7jaIB4
CHAPTERS
0:00 They thought it was vodka
1:03 The priming effect
2:55 The vodka and the tonic
4:28 The lemonade study
5:16 Not the same volume for everyone
6:04 Your three numbers
6:41 When you still want another
7:19 The obvious objection
8:12 Try this week
STUDIES MENTIONED
- Halsall et al. (2022), Addiction, alcohol priming review: doi.org/10.1111/add.15962
- Marlatt, Demming & Reid (1973), Journal of Abnormal Psychology: doi.org/10.1037/h0034532
- Stockwell et al. (1982), via Miller (1995): pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6875785
- Christiansen et al. (2017), Psychopharmacology: doi.org/10.1007/s00213-016-4518-0
- King et al. (2011), Archives of General Psychiatry: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21464363
Journey to the Sunnyside is a Sunnyside original podcast, co-sponsored by Cloud9. Mike Hardenbrook is a Cloud9 co-founder.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and the views of the guests may not represent the views of Sunnyside. If you're concerned about your health or alcohol use, please consider seeking advice from a doctor.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and the views of the guests may not represent the views of Sunnyside. If you're concerned about your health or alcohol use, please consider seeking advice from a doctor.
