Alcohol is Now Killing Us MORE than Smoking (new study finds) 

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More of these videos need to exist. I drank for over 40 years, after work only. I considered myself fully functional and fairly successful. I quit drinking over two months ago, and ALL of my health issues which I was attributing to old age are either in full remission or have completely gone away. I was on blood pressure medication for 24 years. Now my BP is completely normal. I was on statins for cholestorol for 15 years. My dosage is cut in half and numbers are trending toward needing zero medications. I was having anger and emotional issues. My attitude has completely changed and find myself smiling for no reason at all. I have more money...probably $400/month more. My sleep..omg...I had sleep issues for years too and now I sleep LESS and feel BETTER when I wake up. My veil has been lifted. I encourage everyone to lift their veil. Try it, and if you can get past the first 30-60 days, you will be amazed.

I hate alcohol and haven’t drank in years. It’s toxic and an awful buzz. That said, banning it isn’t the answer. Freedom is important, and REAL education with freedom is a beautiful thing.

i was a heavy weekend drinker for years, even if I've done loads of damage to myself which is irreversible I'm so glad I've now stopped, in my 3rd year of alcohol free and my life is infinitely better than before

My Mum was brought up not to drink but my Dad would get black out drunk every week end like everyone else in his town when growing up (at 14 he needed to get his stomach pumped because he drank too much and passed out in the street) When he met my Mum at 30 he gave up drinking completely. He's 62 now and hasn't drank since and his health and fitness is fantastic for his age. I'm really thankful that I was brought up not to drink alcohol, I'm 29 and I've never had a full glass of wine or a can of beer in my life

I stopped drinking at 22 years old…I’m now 43 and pretty happy about that decision 😊

For many years, I was CONVINCED I had undiagnosed ADD/ADHD. I was a relatively heavy drinker, basically a functional alcoholic. Almost always I would have a few beers after work. It was just a part of my daily routine from about age 19 to 30. I didn't think having 2 or 3 beers a day was that big of a deal. I wasn't getting wasted, black out drunk or anything right? That was until a friend of mine challenged me to do Dry January to prove to him I didn't have a problem. This was a month that changed me forever. The first 2 weeks was kind of awful, but then WOW. My short term memory came back, I was sharper, my brain fog went away, I had WAY more energy. It was a big wake up call. Daily drinking was robbing me of my full potential. Dry January turned into a dry life. I haven't had a drink for nearly a full year and everything about my life, inside and out has changed for the better. Oh and the beer gut is gone, lost nearly 30lbs. Booze just isn't worth it.

At age 69 I could not begin to estimate how many beers I have drank since I was 16. Thousands, many thousands. I still drink 2-3 beers a night but this video has me thinking about dropping the alcohol all together. It really does not do much for me now except damage my health. Thanks for this👍

Sleep is what finally got me to quit. I was trying to take a month off from drinking, and by the third week I was sleeping like a baby every night. Better than I had in twenty years. I felt so good, I just couldn’t go back. Then I lost a pound a week for the first three months. I feel ten years younger and that’s the only change I made. And I wasn’t even drinking that much,maybe 1-2 a day.

meditate on why you crave alcohol. think about it. then, associate alcohol with feeling sick. I now even think about booze and think about being hungover and feeling sluggish. It took me over a year to train my brain like this.

It was banned during prohibition but it made many criminals rich

Loved this video. As a former light to moderate drinker, I would love to see Thomas do a video on how (if at all) one can reverse the effect of 30 years of alcohol consumption.

Remember that show intervention? After meth, alcohol always seemed to be the worst

I haven't had a drink since the 80's. But banning alcohol was tried and ended up causing more trouble than the horrible effects of alcohol. Prohibition was a disaster in so many ways.

That's why I listen to your channel. I am trying to heal my body after years of drinking. And it really does tear up your body. Everything from heart problems, dehydration, high hemoglobin, and feeling like crap all the time. I'm a poster child for this .

I am a moderate to heavy drinker, thank you for these videos! Sobriety is a journey and I’m working towards it. I appreciate your helpful tips and advice ❤

At 34 years old, I've recently in the last 3 weeks, come to terms with the fact I needed to quit. I've listened to two separate audio books in the last couple of weeks that really put things into perspective for me. Alcohol is really an insidious poison in our societies... I'm almost at 4 weeks, if I can white knuckle it through the holiday season, I've got high hopes.

Personal responsibility seems to be a lost art.

Haven't had a drink in 15+ years. One of the best decisions I've ever made in my life that stuff is poison

How do you explain Italy and France. In Italy they drink wine at lunch and dinner but they don’t drink to get drunk. They also have the highest elderly population into there 90’s with less dementia. I from Italy, They are eat better and walk more with no added gluten in there foods or chemicals in there wine.

I am 27 and I have drank beer and wine ( rarely in some social situations where I feel forced to ) . Nowadays I stopped doing that too as I never really enjoyed alcohol. Whenever someone proposes me alcohol I decline and go for a non alcoholic alternative and water in the worst case . It’s a shame that many of us feel forced to drink alcohol just to fit in :(

I quit drinking shortly after I turned 21. Because I knew the path of physical fitness was gonna take me so much further in life. 12 years later. Now i'm in my thirties and it's made all the difference in the world.

I’m learning how to care for my body and sculpt the body I want, while living longer- all more in those videos than anywhere else in my life combined. Thanks so much, Thomas!

alcohol is corporate poison - no need for that at all in my life - thanks for this video!!

I really love that you shared some drink alternatives! I hadn't heard of any of these!

Not condoning heavy drinking, but my grandpa has been a heavy drinker, daily, for at least 40 years, and he is in his 90s. His memory isn't great, but he's still alive. My other grandpa died much younger, and didn't drink a drop of alcohol in at least his last 30 years.

great timing, thank you . such an important message.

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you for digging deep with the research on this and then going the extra mile and sharing it with all of us. ❤❤❤

I'm 42 and realized how dangerous it was a few years ago. I haven't had a drop in over 4 years.

Had my last drink on Aug 11th and just realized it has been 4 months. I’ve been on vacation, multiple holidays, birthday parties, and several Xmas gatherings already without a drop of alcohol. Feels awesome!!

I drink on occasion like 3 times a year and maybe once get totally blitz. I don’t care about living longer. I’ve accepted that will die one day. So I’m here to live a fulfilling life whether that’s long or short.

As a sober person, this makes me so happy

I'm in the middle of a 90-day no booze period and I am absolutely shocked by the weight loss. It's stunning. And, I've been eating MORE sugar and junk to replace the calories I've been missing with the beer, and my weight is still not going up. I have learned that my baseline weight is actually nearly 10 lbs less than I thought it was.

Just binge drank for 6 days I really gotta stop doing this I don't even enjoy drinking anymore, especially when I drink this much I end up losing my gains and the hangovers are horrible I'm honestly better than this and I know I gotta stop drinking, I'm going to do my best to stop and get back to working out and taking care of myself.

This was excellent. Thank you, Thomas, for researching and sharing this important health information. Merry Christmas.

My x husband died of alcohol abuse we were both Vietnam veterans, I was a pilot 👩🏻‍✈️ he was a helicopter pilot 👨🏽‍✈️ he drank everyday ! It was so sad to see him slowly die. I live in Northern California 🍷 county and don’t touch any alcohol and I’m Italian ❤

I hate that from my early 20s to my early 40s I drank moderately to occasionally heavily. Socially accepted and all those phony articles about how moderate drinking was healthy. I haven’t drank in two years. Hope I’m able to reverse a majority of any damage from those years. I know people actually drinking more and more into their 40s.

If I could change one habit from my university and post universities days, it would be to NOT engage in all the binge drinking I did at the time. At this point in my life, I might have a drink for the holidays or get together with friends. But unlike those early days, I'll stop at one. And I don't feel guilty when I do have that ONE drink.

Good stuff! Great channel, glad to subscribe.

You are so spot on! So simple. This message real needs to be spread.

How appropriate for this to come out during the holiday season! Thanks Thomas!😂

I stopped drinking alcohol a year ago and mostly because of Thomas and Andrew Huberman's info. It's so socially acceptable and I hate having to justify why I don't want to drink. I mainly quit because of the depletion of vitamin B1, the effects on my digestion and sleep. I do like smoking weed every now and then...I'm not perfect.

Thank you for this. I needed to hear it.

Great rant my man, you are very inspirational, love it and appreciate it!

As someone with anxiety alcohol affects me very negatively mentally. They call it hangxity. If I drink more than 1 dat in a row I suffer from days of panic attacks. It’s rough because I’d like to enjoy drinks on vacation but it ruins the fun. Zero alcohol is best, but I’m weak and like it on holidays.

It’s not banned because we still live in a somewhat free nation. It’s the same reason why non-pasteurized milk and marijuana, and soda, and cigarettes, and popcorn, and kombucha, and kefir and sauerkraut and kimchi aren’t banned. Life and lifestyle are a CHOICE that free people, who are of “THE PEOPLE” have the God given RIGHT to choose or not to choose to exercise. If you want to make government run healthcare less encumbered by people who choose to live an unhealthy lifestyle, then limit funding of and access to that program to only those who sign up and only those who meet agreed upon criteria. Then, those people who would chose to surrender their rights to free choice can fund and utilize that program. That’s what a free choice society looks like and is.

Outstanding, Thomas. Thank you for this post.

I'm 67 years old, and as a man of about 19. I saw an article about moderate drinkers living longer. The social interaction is what I believe to be the only benefit. I really like my white and gray matter, and haven't had a drink in over 9 years. If I have questions about anything health related issues I go to pubmed. I did this with the first dozen or so videos I saw from this channel, and now I hardly ever do. Unless it's just unbelievable then I find myself pleasantly surprised. Truly awesome content.

Thanks Thomas! I needed this message. It’s so easy to pour a glass of wine out of habit! My challenge is when visiting my family of guzzlers. I plan to be armed with alternatives for the holiday. And, I might have to revisit this video over & over so it will rewrite my brain code! Thanks for the accurate data!

Gave it up in support of an addict, ex girlfriend. Never went back been more than 2 decades.

Thank you Thomas, I needed to watch this!

nice video thomas thanks!

This all comes down to a decision. Your health and longevity. I have people in my life that drink like a fish! I'm sending them this video. Thanks Thomas. You've often said that you're the nerd when it comes to studies because you're so into it. Well, you're a logical nerd and we all need to pay attention to these studies. Many thanks!!!

I drank heavily from ages 17-28 I'm almost 2 years clean. It is the single best thing I've done so far. A lot of other bad habits like tobacco,and constant depression have been lifted. Basically, it's physical and spiritual good luck. If I quit I know u can ( anyone)

I've recently decided to stop drinking, I was going to wait til the new year but I've been experiencing gut issues (dysbiosis) related to an increase in alcohol over the last few months

i drink about 2 drinks every other friday when my husband and i have date nights. We really enjoy this time together and looking forward to a well crafted cocktail has become part of our date night experience at times. is this frequency one that i should worry about? we are otherwise healthy, we train everyday, only eat home cooked meals and prioritize sleep.

Agree with the video. Just wondering if its the chemicals they use when growing the fruit or vegetables like fertilizer or weed spraying pesticides that is causing the health problems

In my experience, people that drink more tend to also be those that don’t pay attention to their diet and don’t exercise much. Along those lines I think studies that only show alcohol consumption without accounting for diet and activity level lack the whole picture. Inversely I’ve known people that drink a little but are excellent when it comes to diet and exercise and continued to be sharp and fit into their senior years. Studies are too narrow.

Thomas what is your opinion on Hard Kombucha? Are these OK?

On top of all that you've said here, Thomas, the American Cancer Society now says that the safe amount of alcohol to consume is ZERO.

Thank you for shinning light on this topic! Society/commercials etc. Say "drink responsibly" and then when the person doesn't, the shame blame game happens and then their labeled as an "alcoholic" ( which is not even scientifically correct because someone who uses cocaine isn't called a cocainaholic etc). What has helped me is this program called "This Naked Mind" ( the free 30 day alcohol experiment with Annie Grace) which educates you on what alcohol does to your body. I'm over 2 months alcohol-free and don't even desire it. Without desire there is no temptation. All the best everyone🤗

More of these videos need to be rolled out and fast. The fact that it isn't more spoken about is rather alarming! I always knew alcohol was harmful. From watching the content from both @ThomasDeLauer and @LouisaNicola, on the numerous harmful effects of alcohol especially on the brain, and now this video truly says it all.

Thank you, Thomas

Thank you so much

Sweeteners have given me heart problems. Fresh squeezed citrus juice and organic coffees/teas is the best for me. It’s just simpler than anything packaged.

My parents never touched alcohol. My father smoked and was over weight. His cancers and heart attacks started at age 50. My mother never smoked (excepted for second hand) but was also over weight. She made it to 62 after years of heart problems and cognitive decline. Seems to me the only way to stay healthy is to exercise, control your diet and avoid anything toxic. If you this then you will need to also start watching out for falling tree limbs because something will get you. It’s just a matter of time.

Bless you for making this video, you state the cold, hard truth about alcohol. My parents were alcoholics and alcoholism runs in my family. My health has top priority in my life, I've learned that alcohol will ruin your life if you let it.

Solid video.

Algorithm knew I drank last night. Apologies I’ll be better.

They tried to ban alcohol...that was a disaster...the government need to not try to ban drugs or alcohol...It's a waste of money legislating morality...

I appreciate you giving alternatives. The study results are not surprising though

How long do the damaging effects last? 🤔I haven’t had a drink in 3yrs

And yet, people in the Mediterranean regions with the highly touted diet for long life have red wine with every lunch and dinner.

I disagree with the title. Casual drinking compared to cigarette smoking, the smoking is most likely far more dangerous. Maybe if it said heavy drinking is more dangerous than smoking or equally as dangerous as smoking. Some prescription drugs are far more dangerous than both. Not to mention the things we can barely control like nanoplastics and forever chemicals in pretty much everything. Stress relief and winding down and socializing responsibly are far better ways to live than to constantly be stressed about what your eating and drinking and hoping you can give up everything enjoyable so you might live 5 years longer. Everything in moderation, be practical and manage your stress in a reasonable fashion. Going back to living like a caveman is not my idea of living a fun and satisfactory life...but, if thats what makes you happy, then have at it.

Thank you ❤

Is LMNT suitable for endurance exercise hydration?

On the topic of why alcohol isn't banned: This operates under the assumption that the powerful in this country actually would care about our general health or longevity. Turns out they don't. It's all just about making money but keeping you sick. Alcohol is a way we seek to medicate ourselves which creates further problems requiring treatment and medication. Sickness in, sickness out.

I bought the LMNT and OMG!!! The citrus flavor is like a margarita to me but better and my hubby even loved it, too. Cannot recommend it enough. That send me a sampler pack too with every order.

The woman I was supposed to marry (early 30s) just succumbed to complications of alcoholic liver disease last week. Acknowledged she drank in some fashion just about every day from 15 y.o. To 28. Liver failure and at death’s door once, went to rehab and was sober a year before relapsing. Hard. And then again. And entered end stage liver failure last month. With the liver diseases, you likely develop the “wet brain” syndrome. As I remember from her first stint in the hospital, there’s a Thiamine deficiency causing cognitive deficiencies akin to Alzheimer’s. Confusion, forming new memories, fabricating stories to fill in blanks of memories and hallucinations (among other symptoms). The referenced study here as it pertains to the gray matter and brain “dying” checks out. Seriously, if you know someone that’s struggling with it, you can’t make them change everything, but you can at least lead the proverbial horse to water and show them the resources available for them to reclaim their life. Our society does not favor or embrace recovering addicts. Alcohol is EVERYWHERE.

I salute you for speaking up!

It WAS banned, remember?!

I am glad to see and hear you spilling the facts about what I consider to be "society's infection" (quote from a Slayer song). After spending 10 yrs as a working professional musician, I have seen some very stupid, illogical, annoying behavior that alcohol seems to induce. I was never much of a drinker, and when I turned 40, I cut out the casual beer or martini etc.. I'm now 67 and in good health. After observing and being involved with drinkers, I came up with a term for alcohol..."Christian Aphrodisiac"...Sadly, it seems that many people need to consume it in order to have a sexual experience...it is a very "Jeckyl and Hyde" kind of drug, that people should avoid, but sadly it seems to be acceptable....go figure...??

Growing up in the UK we would tend to get drunk mostly at weekends and a lot of people would start drinking at around 15 years old. There was definitely a drinking culture at colleges (16-18) and universities (18+) I stopped drinking when I became pregnant and have barely drank since, maybe an occasional glass at Christmas or a celebration. My son is now 25 and I'm so glad I moved away from alcohol. So many people I know can barely go a night without a glass of wine or spirits and the glasses now compared to the ones people used back in the 60's and 70's means they are having a lot more than the maximum daily recommendations from our health service. Thanks to cheaper booze in the supermarkets people here tend to drink in the week after work as well as at the weekends these days.

This video was just what I needed! I quit drinking just over 4 months ago and I've been wondering if having a few drinks over the Holidays would be that big of a deal and now I know it's not worth it. I was never a heavy drinker, but I finally decided it was just a waste of money and abuse to my body. I've replaced the occasional drinks with Kombucha and flavored sparkling water. Thanks for the info!

Overall we need more videos about this. I haven't drank in over 12 years because I never acquired a taste for it and probably never will, God Willing. I do not feel peer pressured, I do not care what people think because I don't drink because I know it's not good for you. Its link to Alzheimer's is terrifying. Thank you, we need more people talking about the negative impacts and effects of drinking.

We need physical places for adults to socialize without alcohol. We need "rituals" for adults without alcohol. However as long as it remains so financially profitable alcohol will "bully" single adults who want to socialize.

You're a hero for getting this message out there !

Thank you, ordered the electrolyte mix.

Alcohol is so toxic. It's so obvious but so many people don't see it.

You cannot ban it. It was tried before, and if you want it, you'll get it.

I use to have an issue with sleep walking. When I quit drinking it stopped. I can definitely say it does affect the brain from experience.

In the 1600s, medieval monks in Bavaria were given strict orders to not eat solid food during Lent. Instead of just drinking water, the monks decided to create a batch of extremely potent beer that was packed with carbohydrates and nutrients. They then named the drink, sankt-vater-bier, which roughly translates to "Holy Father beer." In 2011, a journalist by the name of J. Wilson contacted a local brewery in an effort to recreate this beer. He went on to drink it for 46 days during Lent and did not consume any solid food. His diet consisted of drinking four glasses of beer each day during the weekdays and five glasses of beer each day on the weekends. Wilson noticed that during the first few days of his experiment that he would get quite hungry, however, his body quickly learned to adjust. "My body... switched gears, replaced hunger with focus, and I found myself operating in a tunnel of clarity unlike anything I'd ever experienced." In the end, Wilson lost 25 pounds.

Drinking is fine in moderation of course. In countries like Japan and Korea people drink soooo much it’s insane but they still have a longer lifespan than we do . They drink so much though cause they often don’t have access to other safer drugs and herbs. I drank a glass of wine last night and I haven’t drank in months . Not a big deal .

Thomas, thank you for this video. I've watched alcohol destroy family members, a cycle that keeps repeating. I hope anyone who drinks will hear this and eliminate it altogether.

I workout everyday and only drink water but man a beer at a restaurant Every now and then with your food is amazing

I drank to excess for decades, I haven't had drink in years, and have no desire to drink, but advice on ways to undo the tears of damage would be a great video idea

I’m Italian and before and now, here and in Italy, one glass of good quality red wine every night isn’t bad. All the Italians I knew and know and grew up with lived over 80 for sure. Everything in moderation!! I love red wine and don’t care for hard liquor. But has to be a real quality organic red wine and again, in moderation. To much of anything isn’t good!

They tried to ban it.. it didn’t work. Who are you to think we all need this to happen? I don’t drink, but, I don’t get into anyone’s business about them drinking. 10% of adults have a problem in America. 12% in men and 23% women.

Love this

You deserve a million upvotes for this video...100 % facts