Today, Amanda and Julia discuss the way Americans consume alcohol. Do we drink too much, or is our cyclical binge-abstain relationship with alcohol just dysfunctional? After a quick history lesson, they discuss the most common treatment for alcohol use disorder: Alcoholics Anonymous. Addiction is a mental illness, not a choice or a moral failing, but are we treating addiction the right way? What combination of medication, therapy, and group processing leads American people to a healthier relationship with alcohol? Amanda and Julia break down misinformation, stigma, and misconceptions.