The 20-Minute Rule for Alcohol
Apr 25, 2025•8 min•Ep. 27
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Episode description
Think you're fine after a drink? Think again.
Most people don’t realize alcohol takes about 20 minutes to fully kick in—and that delay could be the reason you end up drinking more than you planned.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science behind the 20-minute rule and why it matters for anyone who drinks:
- How alcohol is absorbed—and why you don’t feel it right away
- What’s really happening in your brain after each drink
- Why drinking too fast can lead to overconsumption, blackouts, and hangovers
- Simple tips to pace yourself and stay in control
🎧 Tune in now to learn how long alcohol really takes to affect you—and how this one rule could change the way you drink.
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