For those who drink regularly, studies suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption leads to a longer life than complete abstinence can be reassuring. However, a new analysis disputes this idea, arguing that it is rooted in flawed research comparing drinkers to individuals who are abstinent due to health issues. In an August episode, Madeleine Finlay speaks with Tim Stockwell, the lead author of the analysis and a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria, to explore why researchers, including himself, previously believed in this notion and to uncover the true risks associated with alcohol consumption.

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