What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol 

Having been a moderate/heavy drinker for 7 years and feeling the effects on my body and some recent health scares, this video is just that much more of a motivator to finally quit, which I'm on day 4. Wish me luck and if you're in a similar situation, prayers to you.

Some of my best and worst stories are with alcohol.

This is why I'm an occasional drinker. I generally won't drink unless I eat and I normally have just one drink followed by water. My father, grandfather, and great grandfather were alcoholics. I don't intend to be the fourth generation alcoholic.

I began drinking at the age of 13, but I started drinking heavy at 15/16, and I would drink every weekend, or sometimes even every other day. At times I would binge drink with my friend's at the time, and we'd stay up until 9am sometimes until 1pm just drinking, and doing blow. Anyway I finally began to feel the effects of both in 2017 when I began to get heart palpitations. I basically began to incorporate lots of fruits, and vegetables into my diet like literally every fruit, and veggie you could think of, and I quit drinking, for a few months, and it went away. This was in July 2017 to September 2017 then I basically slowly went back to the same lifestyle, for another 8, or 9 months. I then calmed down again in July 2018 to about February 2019 because I had moved from the big city my hometown of Chicago to quiet El Paso. Anyway when I returned the same thing, for another 5 months, and then back to Texas, for 7 months, and once again when I was in Texas I only drank a few time's in a half of year period. I finally returned to Chicago, for good in July of 2020, and by April of 2021 I began to feel strange in my abdomen. I was convinced it was my liver, or pancreas, so I quit drinking immediately. I then quit the blow in May because the pain wouldn't go away. I even stopped smoking cannabis in late May because I was getting worse despite quitting the other 2 drugs of choice. By mid June it felt very hot in my abdomen, and it felt as if it was going to explode. The pain was excruciating I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Anyway I went to the hospital in June of 2021, and was diagnosed with Diverticulosis. Google says the cause is unknown, but come on it doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to know that poor diet combined with excessive drinking, and snorting was the cause of my body's deterioration. I went on a Vegan diet, and this honestly helped me, but not as fast as the Kombucha fermented Tea's. They have like positive bacteria probiotics basically, and it fixed me up real quickly the inflammation went down immediately I couldn't believe it. Anyway I tried sipping a little in September of 2021, and it would hurt a little in my lower left abdomen, so I told myself yup it's over Josh you had your fill. Gonna be like 1 year of sobriety in a few weeks. In late October it'll be one year of sobriety from blow. I still smoke cannabis since it's legal in my state of Illinois, and it's never made me feel drained, and dehydrated like the other two vices I had. The last thing I need to do now is to cut down on my consumption of meats, and junk food in general. This channel also has a video on the effects unhealthy food has on the human body, and mind, and I greatly appreciate it. Knowledge is powerful, and once it happens to you that's when you start to take it seriously. Heck I know people who have life threatening illnesses, and still continue to do what they're doing. I guess their life right? If they wanna die an agonizing death that's on them however not me uh uh I love life. I was scared straight if you do drink I guess all I can say is drink responsibly, and in moderation. I hear a few cups a day is actually beneficial to our health. Although the problem with us Human's is we lack self control, and we always want more. Anyway God Bless you all, and I hope you all stay safe, and live a long healthy life 🙏🏻

I'm female and used to drink men under the table. I'm also an alcoholic. 49 days sober. One day at a time.

I always describe "overdoing it" as the best night, followed by the worst night of your life, all in one evening. For me, there's nothing worse than realizing it's a vomit night.

I’m five days away from 6 months of sobriety, I’m currently on step 4 in AA and have some legal matters hanging over my head. There trying to make it out as if I was bat ish crazy when I encountered the police. I was suffering from alcohol poisoning which hasn’t been mentioned at all, it’s been a tuff go with being in the service industry and not being able to work for a year on top of being denied unemployment. Deaths in the family & strained finances aren’t an excuse for my actions, but what I’m being charged is pretty ridiculous. No matter, I’m sober and grateful that I am alive and carry the feeling of “rock bottom” everyday to never return that state ever again.

Ive ruined every relationship Ive ever had in my life because of alcohol. Drink in moderation people, dont be like me.

Props to the guy who actually went through all this to make this video

Thanks for helping me get a better understanding! Although I'm of age, I don't drink alcohol for religious reasons, but still want to understand what it's like for those who do drink. The explanation of dopamine and serotonin helped me understand why someone could enjoy it.

I quit drinking around late 2021 to early 2022 and this video makes me glad I did. Reminds me of the effects and health risks and that’s my motivation

Having a drink now, love a interactive experience lol. Though I’m not a heavy drinker, I hate being drunk but enjoy a mild buzz

I was just a casual drinker, i normally only drink on special occasions, like someone's birthday, Christmas, New year and etc. Once i drank way too much alcohol i blacked out in 1 hour, can't remember anything, never did that again, now i'm a casual moderate drinker, only drink on special occasions and in moderate amounts, it's amazing, i become more extroverted without compromising any memory and/or vomiting/passing out.

I was an alcoholic mostly for about 14 years and I can tell you it the most dangerous times when you black out and do not remember anything at all the night before trust me that dangerous for real.... I been sober recovering alcoholic for over 3 years now and still going strong so yea.... Have more faith in your self and stay on the right path and you will be fine YAY.... be safe everyone 😃....

I used to drink a lot during my life many years ago much out of depression issues. But seen the worst occur with a violent ex whom later died doing the same thing of consuming alcohol resulting in my own suicide attempt back in the days after returning from my deployment overseas. My depression levels has decreased a lot and currently on very strong medications due to my injuries from overseas and depression levels. As a result of this, I am blessed to not be drinking any longer and it is very rare that I pick up a single drink every few years usually during a family gathering. I am also single owning everything I ever wanted in life therefore I feel no need to ever drink alcohol ever again as it can destroy a relationship and I do not want anyone hurt emotionally or otherwise and alcohol itself can destroy a relationship and never helps a true relationship. I rather see people around me happy enjoying life to the fullest personally.

I'm a sober alcoholic. Been sober for quite some time. It created so many problems for me. Living black out to black out..waking up in hospital detoxing. The whole addiction thing is extremely time consuming, complete money rinser and more importantly, it's completely soul destroying, I had to drink in order to delay the DTs, shaking, sweating, vomiting. The hallucinations are very real at the time and terrifying. Drink will often tell me it will solve a problem/dilemma. Or give me the comfort blanket that it did in my early years of drinking. My message to anyone out there in a relapse and want to stop, is to get to a hospital. Withdrawing from alcohol without the right detox/drugs, can (and is) be fatal. Day by Day....hour by hour.

I'm about 5 months without a drink. Almost half a year. Do I crave it? Yes. Do I think about it? Yes, been drinking Almost nightly for 20 years. I take it 1 day, sometimes 1 hour at a time.

I love all the information at the infographic show teaches us

You are awesome at explaining things

yesterday was my 2 year sober bday from alcohol. Im so happy I gave it up, its terrifying what I was doing to my body

The only youtube channel that keeps the content good and uploads daily.

I consumed alcohol almost daily for about 4 years and was finally able to quit for good 4 months ago, best decision I ever made. I also quit caffeine and juices for a week now and only consume water. I feel so amazing now and my family is so happy with my new attitude.

Got drunk literally yesterday, is universe trying to tell me something through the infographic show videos??

Ay love the channel and stuff keep posting man!!

Drinking is probably the worst thing you can do to yourself. It’s fun to start with, but then it punishes you later. I wish I never had a sip of alcohol.

just what I needed to hear 💜

25yrs old 3 yrs of binge drinking 8 days in no alcohol & feels like forever. I’m literally making up for lost time.. some days I feel great about it some days I’m ashamed I even let myself get this far but more than anything I pray God keep me on my path 💯

Interesting. you should do one on what your brain does in physical addiction in the craving leading up to drinking and filling that craving i.e. why cravings can be so powerful

The thing about alcohol is that its literary everywhere you go as a adult family functions, restaurants etc it's just socially accepted, so i have to have self control cuz i know when i start drinking i wont stop... 2 weeks sober and hoping for many more 🙏

I lost my mom due to alcoholism..rip mom

This video with the perfect timing because every night I get drunk I want to know how it works 🤣

This was very informative and the info graphics were hilarious 😂

Great video! Could you do a video on psilocybin and what it does to the body and brain and maybe also include microdosing and what does it do to the body and brain? Interested in learning more about that. Thank you for your amazing informative videos

Thanks , i just arrived to the bar , so I can know and explain to people what happens to our bodies

Love the vids bro

Never overdue anything period. Treat alcohol like it’s junk food. ONCE IN A WHILE!!!!!

Been a heavy drinker for a few years. It takes a LOT longer than 1 drink for me to even start feeling anything.

Well done, and I drink, though only on special occasions, and usually one glass of either beer or white wine.

Love your channel

Love your vids

im glad i quit drinking when i was 19, where im from you could buy a beer at 14 and everything else at 16, i used to go to school and before school id go to a friends house who lived like 2 min away from the school walking and drink shots of vodka or whiskey, we would do the same during lunch hour and after dinner we would go out to the bars up until 3 am and repeat the following day, this went on for around 3 years, and i just had to say no more because i saw the hole i was digging for myself, now as a 24 year old people my age tend to make fun of the fact that i dont drink , that i dont go to clubs, what they dont understand is that i know myself and that life to me is really addictive, so i choose to stay away from those environments

My stomach just violently expels the alcohol out my system, when I drink too much. I get the hangover, while intoxicated. Walking in a straight line is impossible. I can also start drooling. Within a couple hours, my symptoms just vanish instantly. My memory is not inhibited by alcohol at all, and I remember every detail of it. That’s why I know longer drink.

wow, you guys do a lot of research. This is what I needed

Wow so much information we didn’t kno! That’s InfoGraphics!

I lost 25 pounds just from not drinking anymore. I feel so much better

Time to use this knowledge to my advantage

Thx 4 sharing

1 month sober. I feel healthier mind clearer, relationships better.

As a bartender over Almost 10 years this is most depressing and also must joyful thing that i ever watch on RU-vid ever 😅 Are we the baddies!?😵

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!! Keep it up

Just got back from a fun night at the bar, perfect video to watch!

I had a period of drinking a while back, started on spirits and then moved to near 13 Budweiser's a day for a solid 6 months, I thought I was going to die...I wanted to die (it was I guess a form of self medication) I'm now sober going on 6 years (I'm 25 now) Thank god I'm rid of that devil juice, if anyone reading this is in a similar situation..it does get better, you just have to want the help yourself and make that first step of admitting it's a problem.

Alcohol Is The Definition Of A Blessing And A Curse 😂

CONGRATS ON 12M SUBS

soundtrack for this one is much better than previous videos!

I decided to quit drinking about eight and half months ago after realizing that I wasn’t capable of drinking in moderation. I haven’t regretted it for a second!

Alcohol is poison. iIt's seriously insane how alcohol has been available legally for decades, but not marijuana, which if taken responsibly has so many health benefits.

16months sober after 15years "friday / sunday" heavy drinking, sith, weed, ciggaretes. Life is now far more better, healthier, happier...

I'm a drinker, the key is to have self control. I can drink for 2-3 days straight and go sober for a year. Usually I drink only for new years eve.

I can personally attest to the power of drinking water.. Sober for a good while now, but was told by the doctors if it wasn't for the fact I drank so much water on a regular basis I'd probably be dead by now..

If ya drink too much and are trying to quit, ask your doctor about Naltrexone. I used to drink heavily. Now I hardly do. It takes the temptation feeling and cravings and minimizes them TREMENDOUSLY! It also takes away the effects of the alcohol. I can’t even get a buzz when I drink now. So it taps down the cravings and the effects. Try it. Ya won’t regret it! Peace to you all.

Fun fact: the word "alcohol" is Arabic for "ghoul" hence hard liquor being called "spirits", genie in a bottle... Furthermore, we call them "genies" while in Arabic it's "djinn"(gin) and why u might hear one say "Gin makes me sin".

I used to be and addict but after nearly die from cirrhosis I finally stop. It was a good run but it was killing me physically and emotionally. But now I have no energy no will to live. I used to work while being abit drunk and I work hard as a mule. now I just want to stay home and hope my end come soon. I used to have tons of friends going out hanging with people but now I'm an introvert and can't handle social life. It's been 2 years since my last drink and I still can't really get a real job. It was part of me but it was bad for me.

I'm 18 years old and live with four other people, who all drink, but I've never had to try it with them or any alcoholic beverage before, so I'm not sure when will my time come to experience all of these.

Watching this with a hangover 😩😂

I must say that I really enjoy that sound track.

I only drink one tiny amount once a year usually to celebrate another year or to help get rid of the flu

I think my body handles alcohol differently… I used to drink half a bottle of whiskey and within an hour most of the effects were gone and people around me said I seemed sober at that point. Same thing happened regardless of what I was drinking and how much.

I cut back from my early years in the army. Cut liquor out completely and am a daily beer drinker. I drink tons of water and exercise often I'm doing pretty well from what I can tell.

i typically dont have problems handling my alcohol withdrawals but if i have alcohol poisoning and i try to sober up those alcohol withdrawals actually slap you a pretty decent one. ive been up for 45 hours without stimulants and finally decided to down a few shots of vodka to go to sleep. this is a pretty dangerous drug people.

I have been drinking for 12 years, eventually got pancreatitis and had to limit my consumption. The main problem is when we start drinking we don't know what is the limit and usually end up drinking

I actually feel sleepy after 2 drinks. I drink occasionally but almost every time I actually fall asleep

How do you get so deep information about your every video.... you are super dude 😎😎😎🆒

Im glad i watched this video. I just drink by myself after work just to get some sleep or practice my guitar but now im looking to quit 😢

I love the sesh! 34 now and once a week normally i go at it and I'm still very happy 😊

I reduced my drinking from partying actively and having some beers at home to almost zero. I've lost quite a bit of weight, when I don't drink much alcohol anymore and don't do late night fried snacks. This is way better living

I was just getting off of work about to have my daily beer!

You hit 12m subs!

I've never had alcohol. Everyone I've told that to have all said: "you're not missing out" I dont see the appeal or need for something like this to be a functional social person. I don't like the idea of losing control or feeling off from something I consume. No thanks.

This taught how to be a more efficient alcoholic 😎

I'm a non alcoholic drinker but found this interesting

I don't usually drink a whole lot, social drinker really but when i do drink, i go in hard. This video actually scared me a little. Should probably reduce the quantity when i drink.

I honestly watched this video while drinking 200mls of vodka. But I was able to learn a lot of things that I never knew. Thank you.💯✊🏻🖤 Well, it's time for me to stop drinking. 🤔 I wanna eat better and exercise more. I wanna thank my liver for keeping me alive until now. 💯✊🏻🖤

Glad I'm in recovery.

I often describe myself as a functional alcoholic. This video popping up randomly on my feed really scarred me, I guess it’s time for sobriety. Any tips?

Need to see a video like this but on smoking cannabis! That would be awesome

I was never a drinker until my sister, mother and grandmother died a couple months ago. Im trying to stop but I guess I'm at the point of withdrawal since I get sick without it. I've never dealt with this...

When I drink with friends at the bar I stop after 3 drinks and switch to red bull but have it poured in a drink glass. No one knows I do it and I'm usually sober by the end of the night.

That's why wine is the best drink to choose if you're trying get really drunk really fast

Drinking is widely socially accepted like smoking was in the 70s, until we started talking more about the harmful effects.. great video!

thanks

I just bought a liter of liquor and am watching this while drinking. I feel no guilt

i used to drink fairly regularly (british teenager style) then one day i suddenly just hated it out of nowhere and now i have no desire to drink, weird

Schools should hire you to show this video No one had laid the facts out in such a non judgmental way to think of my health and not religion Thank you

Trying to stop drinking for a few years now. I pray one day I’ll stop for good but I don’t drink that much and cut down. I only drink once a week

Currently, 662 days sober. Was a straight-up alcoholic from 19 or 20 years old to 34 1/2 years old. My tip to you: if you never had a sip of alcohol, please for the love of your body - especially your liver, heart, brain, kidneys, and your intestines - DON'T START USING IT! Seriously, please don't start. It's not worth it!

Alright even though I have been told many times to not drink this makes me not want to do it even more

What app do you use to make this kind of videos?

Two and I'm through. I'm a very light/social drinker.

I drink every single day and can’t sleep without it at this point, really makes you think, but it’s so hard to not keep doing it. I’m constantly trying to stop drinking but One minor inconvenience and The bottle is back in my hand.