Proof Alcohol Makes Your ADHD 10 x Worse! - Ruari Fairbairns

Alex sits down with 'One Year No Beer' co-founder Ruari Fairbairns to talk about the surprising relationship between ADHD and alcohol. Expect to learn: Why quitting alcohol in this day and age is so hard, how to speak to a friend who is drinking too much alcohol and how alcohol is holding you back without you knowing. Topics: 01:06 The surprising negative relationship between alcohol and ADHD 07:38 When does alcohol become a problem? 11:19 How would you approach a friend who drinks too much alcohol? 12:48 How to NOT give in to peer pressure 15:36 Why quitting alcohol is so hard 27:02 Ruari's ADHD diagnosis 27:33 How ADHD shows up in your marriage 29:03 The most important thing for a neurotypical partner to understand about ADHD 30:19 How your wife felt about being married to a heavy drinker 34:31 How to change behaviour and break habits 37:44 Your drinking habits in your marriage 41:03 How alcohol is holding people back 42:36 Your ADHD item 43:54 Why are people scared to quit alcohol? 46:29 Other ways alcohol affects people 47:46 Washing machine of woes 52:43 The connection between compulsive behaviour and trauma 55:35 Your most impulsive thing Visit Ruari's website 👉 https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.