Fat Jabs & Drinkers
121: Fat Jabs: A Gateway to Sobriety or A Dangerous Shortcut?
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"The estimate at the moment is that about 5% of the UK population is using these drugs in one way or another."
"It's almost a press fast forward to the point that you finished a 12-step program physically, but you haven't had that mental journey."
Hamish Renton returns to discuss the latest developments in FAT JAB agonists—those increasingly ubiquitous fat jabs that are reshaping not just waistlines but drinking habits too.
With 5% of the UK population now using these compounds, they're silencing "drink noise," changing socialising patterns, and creating opportunities for functional beverages and nootropic drinks.
We explore the triple action of the latest compounds, the risks and benefits, and crucially, why these drugs aren't a substitute for doing the mental work around your relationship with alcohol.
0:00 Welcome Back, Hamish
3:21 What do fat jabs do for drinkers?
5:01 5% of people are using FAT JABs
7:08 Triple impact on your desire to drink?
11:10 Permanent change or temporary salve?
15:19 Dosage, Side Effects, And Timeframes
16:32 Empowering change
19:37 Risks & Unknowns
23:26 Still "fat" inside: You need to do the work
26:16 FAT JABs & the social drinking impact
30:37 Functional Drinks, Nootropics, And Flavour
32:20 The 'bad breath' problem
33:28 Where's the enjoyment?
34:39 Boost to midlife sober clubbing
38:36 Finding Hamish & HRA-Global
39:42 The BBQ-Q
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