What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

[@hubermanlab]

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[@bryguy6509]

Wild. I'm over half way through this and my eyes are opened. Many years of having sleep issues, depression, stomach problems, anxiety, a terrible threshold for stress, impulse control, etc. I truly thought my drinking was an inability to cope or not having the essential coping mechanisms. I just set up my first therapy session, still haven't had my appointment but yesterday I had a vizzy 12 pack, 3 bourbon shots, a pint of whiskey and halfish of a bottle of wine. That's for sure not everyday, but I often drink. I'm a sad bastard. Today I thought maybe I should quit because drinking is too convenient and getting in the way of my growth. I searched reddit to decide if I should quit and someone said "I'm not an alcoholic, but I quit" and mentioned this podcast. Now, watching this, I'm realizing that the majority of the reasons I had to pursue therapy was actually created due to alcohol use disorder, and I'm very much a candidate for full-blown alcoholism, or right on the fucking edge. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Day 1 sober. EDIT: 8 days sober. EDIT: 11 days - IWNDWYT EDIT: 30 days EDIT: 40 days EDIT: 67 days EDIT: 92 days EDIT: 98 days EDIT: 125 days EDIT: 218 days EDIT: 250 days

[@quazzydiscman]

How you holding up? You sound a lot like me and my first 2 weeks not drinking are always pretty difficult and I replace it with binge eating. Have you found yourself replacing the booze with another vice?

[@bryguy6509]

@@quazzydiscman i would say I've swapped booze for eating, but there are implications from quitting nicotine as well as a dental surgery i had Friday. Nothing is stable at the moment, but I'm feeling okay. 15 days sober 4 days nicotine free -4 wisdom teeth

[@quazzydiscman]

Well congrats on your start. Nicotine and alcohol quitting at the same time is really impressive. Keep it up. I'm no pillar of health here, but I can say that, for me, how long I maintain sobriety seems to go hand in hand with maintaining a regular exercise regimen. When I stop exercising, I start drinking. I currently can't seem to get back to a healthy routine. Good luck!

[@NewGrow-kb1bg]

@@quazzydiscman I find weight lifting exercise is a great way to force yourself to not drink and to eat healthy. It helps create a connection between healthy habit and feeling good, which is important when rewiring your brain from alcohol and processed food. Cause if you lift 1-2 hours5-6 times a week and you drink and eat bad, you’ll feel so shitty before and after workout that you’ll never do it again. When you aren’t working out, you eat processed food and drink it doesn’t make you feel bad in the same way as if you are lifting.

[@rebelsoldier2391]

All that in one night? I'm surprised you didn't get alcohol poisoning!

[@andrewtrotter9023]

54 hours sober at this moment. It seems pathetic, but that’s the longest in 2 years I’ve gone without having 6 to 10 drinks a a day. I was in the hospital twice in 2020 for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. I thought I was dying. I MUST quit or I’m going die an early death. God help me. Day 36. 🙏🏼 Update #3: Thanks to all who have commented, prayed or sent good vibes. I’m still going strong. Today is Day 23 alcohol-free. I’m struggling with headaches which I never have. Not sure if it’s abstinence related or or something else, but it’s manageable with OTC pain relievers. Appreciate the love. Thanks so much. 🙏🏼 Update #2: Today is Day 13 alcohol-free. Eventually I’ll stop counting days but for now each one is a victory. Thanks again to all who have encouraged me. For those interested, I’m now on Day Nine alcohol-free. I have struggled with nausea, difficulty sleeping as well as temptation to ‘just have one’ to get through the day or get to sleep (of course I know I wouldn’t stop there). But by grace I have not had the violent vomiting and tremors that I had before on other tries. By far the longest I’ve been without a drink in two years. Thank you with all my heart to any of you who took time to post a reply or even acknowledge my message here with an upvote. Forever grateful to you all, even though we don’t know each other. I hope this encourages someone else. One more day… 🙏🏼

[@mariabourlako7420]

The book by Roy Eskapa, Phd "The cure for alcoholism" and The Sinclair method ,ask your doctor for prescription of the drug called Naltrexone, the book explains how to use the drug. Best of luck!

[@andrewtrotter9023]

@@mariabourlako7420 Thank you.

[@dc9015]

rooting for you

[@andrewtrotter9023]

@@dc9015 Thank you. Five plus days alcohol-free now!

[@rainmaker1461]

@@andrewtrotter9023 Very good. Keep going. 5 days will be come 10, then 20.

[@massawakening6232]

2 drink per night whisky drinker for over 10 years. This is the video that convinced me to quick drinking permanently. After several months of zero alcohol consumption, I personally experience the following benefits: Triglyceride levels returned to normal BNP levels returned to normal Blood pressure returned to normal Skin improved in appearance Former IBS issues completely disappeared Sleep pattern returned to a state of what would be considered normal 12 year battle with anxiety and depression completely subsided and was able to discontinue daily use of 20mg Lexapro Increase energy level Increase in sexual desire Weight loss Overall heathier appearance and feeling Last but not lease, a fatter wallet and satisfaction that I will not give my money to these companies that hide the truth. Good luck to all! And a humbling thank you to Dr. Huberman.

[@thomashugus5686]

Damn, I experienced same results! 50 years of alcohol 3 drinks most evenings. Thought I was a “ moderate” drinker😅. 83 days and counting!!

[@mattricopena]

'Drinking today, steals tomorrow's happiness'

[@nansmith8703]

Gosh that’s really surprising - two whiskies a night is extremely moderate.

[@winstonreid9077]

This is an incredibly beautiful testimony. A huge congratulations to you, brother, and thanks for taking the time to share these notes with the world. You’re inspiring many who read it even if they may not tell you directly like with my comment here. Way to be a light!

[@gaisericg9984]

Kinda crazy, I don't consider myself an alcoholic but I quit smoking around 3 weeks ago after 27 years and somehow my new thought processes ended up bringing me to this video. I used to be a drunk and went to the blackout point every time I drank but cut out hard liquor 10 or so years ago and just drink beer every night and handle it fine. Never crave a drink or anything like that these days but it's that little reward after work, when this video mentioned the "cutoff" between work and home life that hit home. Ended up listening to the entire video and so much of it hit the same way the CBT program that helped me quit smoking breaking down how much it isn't even enjoyable. Going to go dry tomorrow for the first time in probably 15 years and just see how it goes

[@user-xd3yc8vy8l]

Listened to this March 2023 and have not had a drink since, lost 35 pounds, off diabetes meds. Still miss it from time to time. Great video! Thanks!

[@ellimundoe1497]

Well done 👍

[@tidyboysa]

I'm a type 1 diabetic and I'm curious which meds did you go off of ?

[@snu3877]

Whenever you have FOMO, make yourself consider the JOMO: the joy of missing out ---- on wasted $, self-loathing, depression, troubled relationships, damaged brain/organs, dry skin and sunken eyes, lousy, non-restorative sleep, time wasted drinking your life away.

[@qm8888]

As an alcoholic, this episode explains SO MUCH about me and my previous behavior. Currently 4 months sober, this honestly gave me even more motivation to stay that way. THANK YOU so much!

[@wavesofcreation]

Wow exactly the same! 4 months 🙏🏻

[@xaviernogueira]

4 months is an accomplishment keep your foot on the gas!

[@deb8917]

Good for you! Good Luck!

[@joas162]

That's great work, keep it up!

[@terrileeg03]

Praying for you…I know it’s a struggle!

[@deepakkhule4174]

Fucking proud of me, 6 years of alcoholic, 1/2 a bottle whisky a day, and 100 + fail attempts of quitting and here I am on my 77th day of no alcohol. Was very hard for a month but now I am happy on myself.

[@Vusseyv]

Keep going I was an alcoholic for 20 years. Now clean. Feel amazing

[@milehighyt2097]

keep it going my dude

[@cathrynreid4500]

You deserve to be proud of yourself. Well done Sir…. I have so much respect for the fact that you did not quit trying to eliminate alcohol from your life and you didn’t give in to what would have been easy…to keep drinking. I don’t drink but my husband did have addiction issues and I can honestly say being a sober person around a drinker wasn’t fun….drinking didn’t do anything to enhance his personality..quite the opposite. No one likes listening to the slurring, dealing with the blackouts, putting up with hangovers which made him grumpy. I also worked as an ER/trauma nurse who seen so many senseless deaths due to impaired drivers. I just wanted you to know how happy I am for the wonderful life choice you made to quit drinking and have so much hope that you may unknowingly help others decide to do the same. May god bless you with all good things ahead and much 🫶🏻 from 🇨🇦. We ER nurses love hearing these stories. 🌻

[@lr2645]

That’s awesome! Keep it up. I wish I could get my husband to quit drinking.

[@TreeHuggerLifer]

Power to you, congrats! keep building up those good habits!

[@stevend7091]

I had a drinking problem for over a decade. After watching this video, I decided to quit. It's been 3 months now, and I come back to watch this every month . It scares me from the danger of alcohol and keeps me going on my sobriety journey

[@mokujin29]

come on stevie , just one drink won't hurt

[@stevend7091]

@mokujin29 problem is I can't just have one when I drink otherwise you are right

[@mokujin29]

I know right ? @@stevend7091

[@Ramdapanda]

@@mokujin29 that's some dark shit man

[@Ramdapanda]

@@stevend7091 good on ya! Keep on trucking, rooting for ya!

[@dabunnisher29]

Checking in: 1 Year and 7 months without a drop of alcohol. Thank you again for this video.

[@boldottoman]

The fact that Huberman has to tip toe around this topic and say things like "i'm not here to demonize alcohol" just shows how deeply rooted this problem is in our society.

[@voskresenie-]

I think some of it is probably that he's trying to effect change in drinkers who really don't want to give up alcohol. If one of them starts this podcast and hears, "alcohol is terrible, you should stop drinking immediately", they're more likely than not to just stop listening and turn it off. But if he takes a gentler approach, they might listen through the whole thing and actually realize that all kinds of negative effects they'd always assumed were just part of life (anxiety/depression, bad sleep, etc.) are actually a result of alcohol, and be more inclined to decrease usage or stop. I too wish he didn't have to tip toe, as you say, but he does say outright several times that he would prefer people not drink at all, so at least he is stating his beliefs outright, even if he feels the need to repeatedly add that he's not demonizing alcohol. I'm a recovering alcoholic, drank from the time I woke up till the time I went to sleep, and often had to drink more in the middle of the night to stop the shakes so I could get back to 'sleep', only taking a day off when the cumulative effects of a binge got to the point where I literally couldn't keep down any liquid -- I'd take a shot or drink a beer, immediately throw it up, try it again, repeat until it either worked and my stomach would relax from the alcohol, or until I realized it just wasn't going to happen and gave up -- and I did not give up easily, when you're going through alcohol withdrawal, you'll put up with just about any amount of physical pain (eg vomiting) to make the shakes and sweats and so on stop. That's obviously an extreme case (not for alcoholics, necessarily, but for drinkers as a whole), but I promise my story will have relevance to less severe drinkers as well at the end. Following stopping, I noticed massive improvements in mood and health for months and months. The first 2-3 months, I was getting better sleep, but still miserable. I thought that's just what life was like for me and that alcohol was the only way to feel any sort of enjoyment. Three to six months after, I started noticing an upward trend in mood (generally happier, far far less anxious, slightly more energy) and thought, ok, life might actually be tolerable without alcohol, but I thought that was where the improvements would stop. But over the next 6 months, I continued to feel better, almost at an accelerated pace. After about a year, I not only felt better than I could remember feeling at any point in my life, I felt better than I'd ever even thought was possible. Admittedly, I don't know how much of the changes from 6 to 12 months were related to a virtuous cycle -- more energy, less anxiety, and better mood led to me doing more with my life, making friends, engaging in hobbies again, which in turn all lead to more positive emotions and greater general happiness -- but I don't believe that was all it was, and I think my body and mind were still recovering from close to a decade of alcohol abuse. I think after a year, any improvements were the result of life changes rather than continued healing, but the healing is what facilitated those life changes, so while not physiological, are still improvements I got from quitting alcohol. If I'd felt this good before, I never would have felt the need to drink as much as I did. But I fell into partying heavily in college (because I was one of those people Huberman describes, who gets energized by alcohol), and gradually my body became less able to tolerate it -- my /tolerance/ increased, but my body's ability to tolerate and recover between nights of drinking decreased. As a result, my baseline mood degraded and I found myself drinking more and more often because I was less able to have fun without it. And then I was less able to even feel 'ok' without it. And then I was drinking 8-10 beers most weeknights, and 16+ most weekend nights, mostly alone. And then it went from 'most' to 'all'. And then I had a particularly difficult experience and I started drinking the next day at 9am. And then I started drinking from Friday afternoon till late Sunday night, straight. And then I started drinking a few drinks before work to calm the anxiety. And then I started sneaking out at lunch to have a few more. And then COVID hit and I started drinking the whole day through. And then I landed myself in jail with felony charges, only remembering bits and pieces of what happened. Got off with just a few years of probation, but if I failed a drug test (including alcohol), I'd be locked up for 2 years, so I had to quit drinking either way -- if I couldn't do it out in the world, I'd be forced to do it inside a cell. At that point, I seriously considered suicide, as I couldn't imagine how I could possibly live without alcohol. This all happened over the course of over 10 years. There was no point where I thought, "sure, now I'll become an alcoholic who is drunk 24/7, that sounds like fun". It was just a progression of steadily worsening baseline mood, followed by slight increases in alcohol consumption, in a vicious cycle to the bottom. I know most people with 'alcoholic propensity' aren't going to end up like this. But I never thought I'd end up like this, and neither did the vast majority of the hundreds of people I've met through in-/outpatient treatment and recovery support groups. Everyone thinks they've got it under control. They can hold their booze. They just /like/ to drink, they don't need to drink. And that's true, until it isn't, and by then, it's incredibly hard to get out. I wish more people knew how easily it can happen, without you even realizing what's going on. There's no point where you start to 'feel' like an alcoholic. You might know on paper that you are one, but you feel like the same guy who liked to party in college and have a few drinks to relax in the evening. The people who most need to hear it won't listen, though, because they're not 'weak-willed' like us alcoholics. I can't fault them; I didn't listen, either. And I don't regret going through it. I'm a better person for it on the other side. But that's because I got out, and not everyone does. To anyone reading this, if you think you have a problem, you probably do. You don't have to stop drinking. You can always wait and see. Maybe you'll never bottom out. But if you're someone who will, you'll spare yourself a whole hell of a lot of pain by stopping before you get there. And if you're someone who won't, your quality of life will still likely improve drastically if you do. And if you've already found yourself at rock bottom and you're still going, believe me: you're not there yet. You haven't hit rock bottom till you stop digging. No matter bad things are now, they can get worse. But no matter how bad things are, they can get better if you stop and get help. All the best.

[@mariebailey4368]

My Goodness what a story, all I can say is Wow Well Done You...🎉👍

[@Blake-pn6xm]

⁠@@voskresenie-This story should be it’s own comment- I’m speechless. So glad you pulled yourself out and created a better life. Godspeed.

[@tauseefhassan7796]

A few years back our town had to shut down our secondary highway at night and raise power lines to transport new kettles for a local brewery in the city 20 miles away - they were too big to fit under the bridges on the main highway. It's a massive problem.

[@DrWalterJitsu]

I disagree there is no shortage of "you should do this/you shouldn't do that" messages out there most of the time it is better to just provide people with the right information so they understand cause and effect and are better equipped to make the right decision

[@waynebuckley8209]

An hour in I had to pull over and sat crying listening to the rest of this. I was the typical military guy that can drink all night. Now I find myself needed a dew drinks a day. It's for no reason (as my life is good) other than 'needing' a drink. The 5 beers I had left from last night that I was going to drink tonight (whilst convincing myself it's all good) I've poured down the drain in disgust. THANKYOU

[@eastcoastkickz4891]

The war isnt over ⚔️

[@diaz6884]

Update? I'm on day 2 same deal partied so much in my 20s that I started needing to drink at least a six pack a day.

[@chrisgarland1401]

You can do it man.

[@RealziesCuts]

You got this 🏆💫

[@AiJJC]

Keep it up man! One day at a time. If you wanna drink, go for a walk, be busy.

[@Fat2fitASAP]

I used to drink a 18 pack of Modelos every day for years. I didn't realize how bad alcohol really is till watching this episode. Sober for 3 years. 👊🏾

[@blove3414]

As a recovering alcoholic that swore none of my health issues caused all of this. Cirrhosis was going to be my end. 18 months in. Cut all sugars and sober most all problems have vanished. Life is so precious. My gosh. One day at a time!

[@island661]

Not to mention how it ages you.

[@blove3414]

@island1111 oh the dehydration. My good skin was yellow and eyes too lol 😆

[@aw.9639]

I've been drinking since I was 17. Probably not a single weekend that I haven't had a drink for years now. Lately, because of personal issues and depression, I started heavily drinking almost every other day. Sometimes, every day. Stuck in an endless cycle, it was giving me the boost for the night, shutting down my mind and making me feel happy for a few hours, and then was feeling like shit for a few days. Then I got to know about this gentleman and I listened to him. And it stopped. All my booze is stacked up and I've not touched it for a while now. Mr. Huberman if you are reading this, please know there is one more person you saved from drowning in toxins. Thank you!

[@conorpaulpurcell3403]

All that stacked up booze - pour it down the sink. I did that last year and never looked back. Don't allow it in your home as a fundamental principle.

[@krisb-travel]

oh man, this is the dream, in the last month or so i just spiraled down, my whole life i drank 2-3 beers a night, concerning but not alarming perhaps, now in the last month something changed and im in the death spiral of 8 beers a night (8 x 500ml).... at this point its a major health risk and im struggling to take a single day break, after 20 years of drinking, im finally in the death spiral. AKA the phase where if you dont stop, you have just a few years to live... my sides hurt already.... im a dad of two and business focused, i think im too bored hence the drinking... any tips would be massively appreciated.

[@romkirom2739]

@@krisb-travel No planning, just stop for today and tomorrow. Mark your dry days. Write a few sentences in the evening about how you feel. Yeah, even when you’ll feel bad, just pour it out to your notes. Use OneNote or Notion or whatever suits you. Morning journaling is also great but hard for me. A bit of exercise in the morning though make wonders. Nothing crazy but keep the momentum, every day, the same set of pushups etc. Write somewhere why do you want to break the habit. Return to this „WHY” every time you’d feel down. Add „whys” along the way. Helped me tremendously!

[@steven-dark]

@@krisb-travel If you are in the USA, you could look at Ria Health.

[@SupaHoon]

Chuck it out, now!

[@ricasso777]

I was sober for 7 months and relapsed this past weekend . Listening to this pod encouraged me to get back on track , thank you

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

You got this!! 💪🏼🤙🏻

[@dannyb7166]

Being sober is a lifestyle one day doesnt make a pattern keep putting your best foot forward bro

[@jzen1455]

I was sober for 6 months from Jan to June of this year. Then relapsed until Sunday Oct 2. I'm on day 5, and this is the longest stretch of sobriety since July!

[@lorainemohar5791]

You got this!

[@msjannd4]

😔😌❤

[@sheenae762]

This video helped me to stop drinking alcohol in December and I cannot believe the benefits that I have enjoyed. At first it was hard because I had a headache for five days and then dry mouth for three days, but after that, I noticed some major positive changes. I did not think having a glass of wine on average every day was a problem, but it really was. Here are some of the benefits I have noticed: Much less anxiety, much less stress, better conversational skills, improved relationships, increased true confidence, better focus, better listening, better attention span, less reactive, more situational awareness, more sleep and much better quality sleep, healthier appetite, more energy, better hydrated, improved hair health, better impulse control, much better memory, much better recall of specific facts including numbers, more positive outlook, reduced sciatica pain, it is easier to wake up earlier in the morning, and the list goes on and on. If you are dealing with any mental or physical health issues at all and you drink alcohol, try stopping and see if you feel better

[@firephoen1x]

Currently alcohol free for 50+ days and ive noticed all of the positives that you mention. Thinking way more clearly, boosted energy levels, anxiety completely gone, sleeping better, feeling better, breathing better, much more confident, acid reflux gone, just to name a few. This has been the best decision ive made in years, and i plan to never drink again. If anybody is in doubt, stop drinking for 30 days and i am confident you wont look back

[@murfnturf23]

Also fasting helps with all of this too.

[@gavinclothier9625]

Huberman your literally giving people the greatest medicine = Free Education, laterally this gives people the ability to replay every time they feel the "pull". For decades people had to pay good money to see a doctor or specialist to maybe get one 10th of this information. Walking away from a clinic with best intentions only to forget it soon after. Education should be free and available to everyone to help stop social decline... I applaud you for sharing your knowledge with the world in the most professional way, you lead by example in every way 👏

[@AwareParenting]

Absolute gold. I'd love high school science teachers to show this in class. Changing the drinking culture starts with accurate unbiased, non-emotive information.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Absolutely right

[@cmmorrell]

I agree! In Zambia alcohol is sold to teens (no ID checks) so they drink quite early and don't understand the implications of this activity...

[@yoko1813]

That teach might just be file as a missing person before the lesson is up

[@chompushkabombushka3595]

SERIOUSLY! This plus more comprehensive and actionable information about neuromodulators, especially dopamine and its relationship to addiction and motivation. This information would be so valuable for young adults.

[@sergedenovo2389]

I thought “just say no” was sufficient? …’Just cut it out buddy.’ No. That is worthless advice that too many- martini and whiskey sipping- boomers give. Bad, banal advice, boomers. Drinking is a symptom not the cause. And “just pull yourself up by your bootstraps” advice is completely and utterly worthless. So is “gotta hit bottom”. For some people “the bottom” is the grave. And life is too precious to let this demon take it.

[@octoberstorm3333]

I quit drinking on my birthday January 13th, 2023 mostly from this podcast alone. After years of high functioning alcoholism, I am sober for the first time in my adulthood and I haven’t gone back or took one sip. Wow, never thought I’d be able to do this!!

[@bklynn6218]

Wow that's awesome, wish my daughter could hear how you did it. She's been addicted since teen years and in her mid-30's now. Happy for you and your family 🎉 keep staying strong 🙏♥️

[@aggiesart6]

​@@bklynn6218❤

[@griley218]

That's my birthday

[@eileenlocke7877]

Well done

[@eileenlocke7877]

There is Alcoholics Anonymous and narcotics anonymous world wide it helped me sober 16 years I wish yr daughter well

[@scottcrane7670]

Currently married to an alcoholic. Awful situation that many don’t understand. I worry everyday about her overall health. All the reasons/excuses for drinking cause her to be stuck in an endless loop. Alcohol is just a very short lived temporary fix for life’s problems. In reality, it creates so much more. All while fixing nothing. I pray she can one day announce sobriety. I will never touch the stuff again. It brings back such awful memories.

[@DrMackSplackem]

Look into The Sinclair Method with Naltrexone. It has a 78% success rate, and the person doesn't even have to want to quit, just cut back (but most eventually do decide to stop regular drinking after reaching extinction).

[@donotmissDutch]

She shall never stop drinking. You know.

[@ysabellpp]

@@donotmissDutchthat’s not helpful at all. Many many people do stop.

[@latina06678]

I recommend the book Annie Grace (this naked mind ) only way I have ever stopped with the feeling of feeling left out or feeling like I was missing something.

[@ABC-48483]

Leave her

[@lindsaymacaskie8423]

I didn’t start drinking until I was 21; I became an alcoholic by the time I was 30. I am now 34. I quit drinking for 2 years & 3 months cold turkey with no support; long distance running became my outlet. Earlier this year, I relapsed & was right back to where I was 2 years ago. My friends and family thought I’d just get right back on the wagon, but I have been struggling to get sober & have been really beating myself up for it to the point where I began to believe I really was powerless, & started thinking this could be the end for me. After listening to this podcast, I now feel hope for the first time in months. I don’t feel like this is my fault anymore- I now understand that I was genetically predisposed. It’s my fault if I drink alcohol- but it’s not my fault that I’m an alcoholic. That’s a powerful distinction for me. I now understand that the depression and anxiety that follow from drinking are my brain/gut/ body chemistry struggling to find equilibrium after I have literally flushed my system with poison. Simply understanding what is going on gives me a lot of peace and has made me believe in myself again.

[@chrissymoltisanti1892]

thanks for sharing. best of luck!

[@KG-tk1oh]

Check out the naked mind book.

[@annikadjurberg6762]

Read " This Naked Mind "

[@snu3877]

I hope you are doing well. I love the saying, "it's not your fault, but it is your responsibility." Alcohol is addictive to humans, period. Anybody, given the right (or wrong, ha) set of circumstances, can become addicted to booze.

[@actual_john_doe]

Quitting drinking was the best decision of my adult life. Soon 500 days sober, one day at a time.

[@davidjimenez7556]

Awesome! Best decision I made in my adult life as well!

[@luzaguirre2830]

Samsies!! Sobriety is empowering & one of the best forms of self love ❤️ ❤❤ Now i'm all about that runner's high😏

[@forgiven36511]

Praying for you bud. Keep it up.

[@joehughes7620]

Mine too

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

I am so proud of you ❤

[@jensenon]

I once heard some one say “I always regret drinking but I’ve never regretted NOT drinking”. That has stayed with me for 35 years and still holds true. Words to live by.

[@MartinBroadhurst]

As someone who just landed himself in a spot of bother through drinking too much, I think this is a great message. Definitely something to keep in mind.

[@misanthr0pic]

ehh sometimes i go out and wish i had a drink

[@Alexii18]

Thank you so much for commenting! I'm currently struggling with my alcohol habits, and this stood out to me ❤

[@MrWingiii]

There are moments you definitely regret not drinking

[@AP-nx6xo]

So true

[@zachcal4328]

This video should be shown to every high schooler. Crazy how if you don’t drink people look at you like you’re a lunatic

[@mokujin29]

yep this guy was taking to his children for a while there

[@timzstr]

los er

[@davidmogotsi1750]

I agree, i want to this in South Africa

[@AnnieIsaLau]

For real! College and high school kids ... I started drinking at 16 during parties and then from 18 to 27, at least 4 times a week in bars. I got into a deep depression and I was also super impulsive. All of what he is saying makes so much sense now. Never knew it could have been because of alcohol, but at the time, we didn't know all of that.

[@shellylamb2986]

1 month sober today. I've been on and off with drinking for a while and really wanting to quit, watching this video several times to strengthen my resolve to never go back. Thank you for your amazing content.

[@Summerlove21]

192 days sober today. Best choice I’ve ever made. I’m 52 years old and it started affecting every part of my life for the worse. Thank you, Dr Huberman for talking about this.

[@1Hawting]

Congratulations on the 192 days!!

[@LiveGoodSMW]

Good brother... Its not easy though, hey. I find it hard to stop for real, no matter how good i feel after several months. Crazyness.

[@jzen1455]

I was sober between Jan and June of this year after drinking ~15 servings of alcohol daily for nearly 2 years straight during the pandemic with maybe 5 or so days of not drinking. I drank to reduce the anxiety and fatigue caused by heavy drinking, which further worsened anxiety and fatigue... I've tried moderation since June only to ramp up drinking again and am now trying to titrate down and quit for good.

[@skeets2409]

1year+1week for me bro, lets keep it going

[@cedric4097]

Congratulations, keep going !!

[@HighLifeWorkout]

I stopped drinking over 5 years ago. One of the best decisions I ever made. Great video🏆

[@LiveGoodSMW]

How did you do it.

[@dawnfmEnthusiast]

very cool to see you here 💯

[@sihlehadebe4127]

How?

[@tedgq]

🙌

[@talkofthetownpodcast5175]

I started 5 years ago, best decision of my life

[@GaryGeorge-pw2xo]

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Ernestobautistaa]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@DonnDenisse]

Hey! Yes Dr.alishrooms

[@Caroljoyce-mp8sk]

I'm really happy for you that your mom decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

[@Marylongor]

I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

[@MegaLoquendo2000]

​​@@MarylongorSounds interesting, what would I do without it though?

[@ChickensBarbie]

At first I was counting the days, now It just became a normal thing. My friends started to acknowledge my strong will not to drink anymore, they still invite me on parties but this time they also prepare non alcoholic drinks for me. I feel loved. By the way, I’m now on my 3rd month of no alcohol. Feels great!

[@elizabethcrowley3321]

Congratulations, you are now a non drinker!

[@winkA1]

Congratulations! For me my friend’s acceptance of what I was doing and giving me non alcoholic options was the most beautiful thing for me. I felt so supported and loved

[@elizabethcrowley3321]

Well done! I too have given up alcohol. I feel SO much better and have regained my enthusiasm for life. Alcohol is a poison for anyone who partakes. I you are a regular drinker get a Liver Function Test at least once a year to make sure no damage is occurring. X

[@jeanbeans7926]

Excellent... and those are REAL friends.

[@backflipnuslip]

you got good friends. keepers!

[@joefagan9335]

I’m 620 days sober. Best decision I ever made. If you’re thinking about it, just spoil yourself. It’s the kindest thing I’ve ever done for me.

[@joanneglas4851]

I stopped for 5.5 years then steadily started again Very silly But today I decided to quit again ,,,, I am so looking forward to all my benefits from not drinking… and well done to you x

[@jmaliha30]

624 days AF 🎉 Quit at 47 years old, soon to celebrate 2 years without alchohol at 49 years old. I will never never drink alchohol again! Pure poison 💀

[@cht2162]

I'm surely fortunate. Had my 1st beer in 1957 (aged 18) and LOVED the feeling. Euphoria, Warmth. Quickly moved to drinking bourbon and became a daily drinker. So many blackouts and serious depressions. Kept on drinking with slowly increasing daily amounts, trying to stop for short periods (New Year's (etc)). Soon back to drinking. I loved how drinking made me feel and I never got into trouble because of it. Like all drunks I was surrounded by drinkers. My average daily consumption was about a pint. My health began to go South (180/120 BP). Got involved with AA and had a great sponsor. Went to a treatment center. That was 8/2/1981 when I was 41. I have never had a drink since and I'm a healthy 83. I'm lucky. Many of my former drinking buddies are dead.

[@MCandela922]

Really inspiring. Congrats to a better life.

[@bm421]

Great story. Gives me hope as a 40 year old. Sometimes feels like it’s too late to reverse any damage.

[@tonym994]

I'm 20 years or so younger than you, and I've known too many people who died (65)before their time due to lifestyle .had my Dad lived, he'd be around your age .he was 12 yrs. sober in the 12 step outfit you mention, when he died, suddenly. and w/ booze, he nearly didn't make 55.

[@miamaufort1186]

❤ awesome

[@Chazdachap]

The best kind of day is 10 hours of caffeine followed by 4 hours of alcohol.

[@bmxcommentator]

This podcast was the reason I stopped drinking alcohol completely - I set myself a one year goal of zero alcohol to improve my sleep (initially) but I listened to this and made the decision to quit permanently. That was 14 months ago, and I have no plans to start again any time before hell freezes over.

[@penmaenmawrdefiant1146]

I'm scared to watch. However the uncomfortable truths I face couldn't come from a more trusted and reliable source. Thanks for covering this subject Andrew Huberman ❤️

[@kr5746]

"TRUSTED AND RELIABLE" !! AGREED! Thanks for everything indeed!

[@mankydave67]

Me too, scared to watch, but definitely been waiting for Andrew’s take on the effect of alcohol on the brain and the rest of the body for that matter.

[@Diesel11769]

I feel the same way

[@TheGutFeels]

We all are scared

[@TimL1980]

👍🏻😁yeah.... I do sometimes take a break from wine cider etc - a week here a couple of weeks there... but given that we are apparently talking about miniscule amounts (at least that's what 10drinks a week would be considered here in France, Germany, GB...) it's quite scary! I'm one hour in now and do hope those beneficial effects come up soon!

[@comtedestgermain5627]

I would just like to say that for the last several weeks I have been living in a massive wall tent to reset my body and mind, and im coming off 8 years of heavy alcoholism while often going days without eating. For the last few months I have been religiously watching your episodes, and you have greatly helped me to completely overhaul my life. This comes at an amazing time, thank you so much for everything you and your team does to make this show happen.

[@Jessilavender]

Keep going ☺️ healing is possible ❤️🦋

[@carolhopetyler2178]

👏👏👏 bless you as you heal.

[@Deelitee]

You may need some help with detoxing. No judgment. Just stay safe! Your body-organs may need help as it detoxes.

[@DA_AAA]

You are getting there Sir. Keep the fight and remember always you have a beautiful soul

[@HanzoGonzo]

Stay strong friend!

[@frjensen13]

I LOVE these Dr. Huberman videos! I am today, February 1, 2024, one month and one day free of the poison, and this information is excellent reinforcement that I made the correct choice to stop drinking. It feels great and I don’t in any way miss those mornings of feeling crappy and depressed.

[@johanwagner_sweden]

I wonder how many quality years this video has created already for humanity. Thanks Andrew

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

I started at 30 years old after a divorce and an ankle fracture. Alcohol energizes me. 8 years later of 8+ drink s everyday I can confirm 100% everything said here. Depression, anxiety, mood swings, no sex drive, no motivation, no enjoyment in my passions, weight gain and now hypogonadism that’s probably irreversible. 17 days sober now with next to 0 cravings, and my blood work is showing nice improvements. My goal is a sober 2023. God answers prayer folks.

[@The_davinci_man]

Wish you good luck❤

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

@@The_davinci_man Thank you for you kind reply. 43 days sober today.

[@chrisgreen2299]

Praise God for your sobriety. When I try and quit the depression and anxiety is so bad! How did you deal?

[@jakescourage]

​@@nathanielbarbeau4821 goodluck brother you can do this!

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

@@chrisgreen2299 speak with your doctor and get some blood work. You may be medicating yourself for an unknown issue. I’ve slipped up twice in 2 months, but I’m back on track. I had bad anxiety the day after my last slip up but it was a result of alcohol. When I do not drink my anxiety eventually goes away. The risk of death helps me stay focused. Sometimes you just need a wake up call.

[@angelalopez2003]

I was almost afraid to watch this, but I'm glad I did. I have been using alcohol to mitigate the pain of losing my husband after he experienced a "widow-maker" heart attack. I told myself it was ok to have a couple of glasses of wine (sometimes more) each night so I could calm down and sleep. I now know I've been bullsh*tting myself. I only have one kidney because I donated the left one to my husband... I need to find better ways of coping with grief. And now I'm going to finish watching your video about grief, it is somehow comforting to learn the science of grief... maybe because it provides hope of a pathway out of this living hell.

[@qytjdfuocnguiofm]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Angela. I've been medicating chronic pain with alcohol, but this episode shows how there's no way to win with drink.

[@memastarful]

Sending you a big hug so proud of your sincere honesty. May healing encompass you

[@fishwithfaith3500]

I believe the reference "hair of the dog" is isn't complete. The full saying should have been something like "take a little of the hair of the dog that bit you". This would have been a homeopathic prescription to avoid rabies. So to cure a hangover, take just a little bit of alcohol. Thanks for the information, might be all I need to save my own life.

[@fhowland]

So sorry for your loss. I turned to drinking to get over a brutal breakup a few years ago and learned how quickly it can become an emotional crutch you depend on to numb pain. In the end it doesn't solve or fix anything just makes things worse.

[@vickylopez2173]

Look for God. He provides everything addicts are looking for.

[@lourdesgomez5221]

Thank you for this thorough and thought- provoking episode on alcohol. I wanted to quit drinking and listening to this podcast, as well as praying to God for years, helped me to "seal the deal". I feel calmer and more peaceful. And, as a side-note, instead of wine, I now buy myself flowers. They remind me of my resolve to stay focused on my mental and physical health.Thank you, Dr. Huberman, for sharing your expertise.❤🤗💐

[@mrjpierce]

"I'm not here to be the bearer of bad news", HOWEVER... proceeds w/ 234,718 reasons alcohol is terrible for you. 😅 In seriousness, ceasing consumption of alcohol is a change I've long sensed my body asking me to make and the information outlined here definitely provides motivation towards that change. Thank you Dr. Huberman for your work!

[@lynchs2441]

Good luck, it's definitely worth it!

[@vivarantx]

it's horrible, why would you drink peasant?

[@waynekoch2284]

Perfect all with the courage and motivation to reply. Peer pressure when even reducing alcohol consumption gradually let alone to predominantly nil is tremendous. As many no alcohol days as possible to just about temperance without being obsessed worked for me as a gradual but sustainable “Cold Turkey”. Immune responses reserved for non self inflicted overloads, and more health and energy to “overload” on some exercise, family time and general procrastination. Well played again Dr. H 👍

[@kimcrosby918]

Me too!

[@mykolabiletskyi3508]

I am absolutely at the same stage. Great to read about someone with the same outlook.

[@markfleming1202]

Andrew, I can't tell you the impact that this podcast has had on my and my wife. I'm 67, and I've been drinking for 50 years. I've had periods of heavy drinking and periods of casual drinking. In recent years, I've had no problem just having one or two wines or beers, 4 or 5 times a week. No hangovers, no real issues. Or so I thought. I didn't really think about what was going on in my body and brain. Here I am at 67, working on longevity, wellness, nutrition, fitness--I am super fit and healthy--yet inside me the alcohol is doing things that are completely contrary to my healthspan and lifespan goals. I'm an idiot. I see now what I have been doing to my myself, and can only hope that stopping drinking (on Day 7 now) or drastically reducing drinking to nearly nothing, will heal the extreme damage I have surely done to myself over 50 years. You've started me down a rabbit hole of thinking through why I drink, and of all the benefits (not just the health benefits you raise) I'd see curtailing alcohol. I thank you, Andrew.

[@tigerlily6763]

Good luck. Stay the course.

[@amorascottREDC8]

I am happy for you!

[@redbaron1006]

Wonderful post. You are amazingly open/growth minded for your age!

[@markfleming1202]

@@redbaron1006 Thanks! I'm really like a 45 year old at 67 years. I hate that number, it's not me. And I don't want to be my "real" age ever. Alcohol certainly is not a helper. :)

[@angelaf.4982]

I encourage you to keep it up! You will be amazed at all the benefits you will reap including much better restorative sleep and clearer thinking. Good luck!

[@DJ-TimeShift]

This video was my final push in quitting alcohol completely at the beginning of 2023. We are at the beginning of 2024 and i haven't touched a drink ever since. I wasn't that big of a drinker but it hampered my recovery and progress while working out. + i was pretty prone to hangovers, even if didn't had that much (i could already feel it after 4 drinks). Best descision so far! I feel great, i look great and my anxiety has been pretty much non-existent nowadays!

[@Mobsy-bw7yj]

After watching this video, along with watching a friend get sober, I decided it was time to stop the cycle. Almost 9 months sober now and living my best life!!! It’s only now that I can see the scale of the destruction it causes. Thank you!!!!

[@thirdballattack]

This episode truly changed my life. I’ve determined to go at least six months without a sip of alcohol. I’m at 3.5 months now. Thank you, Andrew. You’ve comprehensively put out what needed to be said, without judgment.

[@neandrewthal]

I'm at 4.5 months and watching this video to help me prepare for a long weekend staying at a place where much alcohol will be consumed.

[@BarbaraJBuist]

@@neandrewthal How did your weekend at that place go? Diid you stick to no alcohol? Also, how do you feel now vs. 4.5 months ago?

[@BarbaraJBuist]

How do you feel after being alcohol free for 4.5 months? I'm thinking about quitting....

[@neandrewthal]

@@BarbaraJBuist Honestly pretty much the same since I didn't drink very often but if you drink more than me then you have even more to gain. The weekend went fine. There wasn't as much drinking as I thought. All I had to do was abstain while others were ordering beers with dinner and watch them drink some wine with dinner another night when I had a cola.

[@manicmike8585]

Good luck!

[@PaolaHuezo]

Im 28 and been struggling with alcohol for 11 years. I am now about 5 days sober after having another embarrassing black out of several hundreds of them. I realize I continue to add more hills to my mountain and I have tried SOOO many different ways to slow down or stop for a few but this is the first time in my life where I’m actually done for life because god has given me way too many chances. I will no longer take my life for granted. From black arrests, to black out dui, to black out waking up in the hospitals with no one there to losing relationships to avoiding me having a confrontation I needed to have with my mom for 15+ years, I’m done running from my problems and adding more, this is the year I Will remember that is my 180 for the better!!

[@meatballfreak3868]

Are you still going buddy? Remember if you relapse it does not matter. QUIT IT AGAIN.

[@kennethballard755]

Pls

[@bilalhummad9798]

Stay strong, you aren't alone. Your testimony gave me strength to remember my past mistakes and to acknowledge the how God has saved me to.

[@tatun1183]

Praise God 🙌🏻🙏🏻 your making the decision to stop. God had much more for you, more that u can think it imagine, keep on running the race to get out completely of that old you to walk into the person wants you to be, may u walk in obedience to His will 🎉 u are loved by Jesus Christ 🙏🏻❤️

[@ginacelio]

You can do it!! One day at a time. AA mtgs may help!!

[@user-he2tn7bv6r]

1year sober on the 27th of January 🎉 Drank heavily every weekend from I was a teenager 😢 my mother was an alcoholic and drug addict my childhood was pretty traumatic I used alcohol to numb & mask stuff! Now living my best life healthy fit & strong mind body & soul at 33 years old. Better late than never ❤ on goes the journey to self healing xxx

[@shasmi93]

Damn. I’m 31 and sober. Why can I never find my sober soulmates! You live in Colorado? My treat for a date ;) congrats on sobriety

[@omgeoh]

Humiliated myself, my partner and her friends at a concert 10 days ago. I was also a complete asshole to them. I also put myself in harm's way by walking home by myself for miles in a busy area while completely drunk. My anxiety has been through the roof ever since just thinking of what could've happened. I not only made a promise to my partner but myself as well to quit drinking for good. For the record, this isn't the first time this happens. I'm in my early 30s and I've made a fool out of myself many times before in my 20s and I got a DUI when I was 23. I'm not sure how many more warning signs I need in my life to get rid of this habit for good. I'm on Day 10 currently with no alcohol and I have my first therapy session in a few days. I'm nervous but excited for this new chapter.

[@RealziesCuts]

134 days no alcohol 🥇🏆 I can 100% confirm that this is the most valuable and important video on the entire Internet! Thank God for Andrew Huberman 🏅

[@thisisme3238]

🎉 Congrats 🎉 "One Day At A Time"

[@danielfcastro]

I nerver had a problem with alcohol so it has been easy for me to quit it. 31 days now without even tasting it.

[@kimba3339]

…I agree with you. Knowing all the facts about that toxin makes it much easier to make the decision to quit. Congratulations!!!!!

[@scriming]

@@thisisme3238 no, Alan Carr - Easyway, read it

[@scriming]

@@thisisme3238 ok, so until you can interpret a simple offer, dont read it

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Thank you for this episode. My mother is a non-functional severe alcoholic. Unsure how she is still alive at 65. She's been drinking herself knock out drunk everyday since she was 21; 44 years. Is she healthy? No. Is she mentally unwell? Yes. Does she continue to drink and get worse? Yes. Are any of her adult children speaking with her anymore? No, all 4 of us have hard boundaries and she's broken them all, so as a result we no longer even speak to her by phone. She's 65, appears 85-90 years old. None of us 4 adults are alcoholics, we don't even touch alcohol, no addictions to drugs, etc... are we perfect? No. We have other issues: anxiety, attempts to be a perfectionist, workaholic, depression. We each have 1 of those; I'm the anxiety sufferer. We were raised by inadequate parents and 2 of us have children and we learned what NOT to do. Our children are thriving and the cycle of alcohol and dysfunction has been broken. We will make sure to inform our children at a young age about the dangers of alcohol and what we went through (age appropriate).

[@JDSabre]

Congratulations to you guys for breaking the cycle! Unfortunately, the alcoholism is a bandaid for something much deeper. I fear her upbringing may have been very difficult, there's usually a trigger point that gets people into those situations. One thing I've learned from an emotionally absent father is he needed the love from his father but never got it, just like me... so now there's compassion where there used to be frustration and anger. Much love to you all!

[@rrichards3399]

prada.....think about......... call her and ask her earliest remembrances and listen. do you ever listen to gabor mate?

[@naydaflores2665]

God bless your family. So sorry you had to endure all this growing up. Stay strong🙏

[@muzduza44]

Creator of love please see fit for this mother's desire to grow.let her be ready to have these defects removed.creator send her to us a.a.s

[@zenabishop8956]

As alcoholics we can't "cut down" on our drinking. I know cos I tried that for 7 years, it brought me to my knees. I have been sober for well over 20 years thank goodness. The chaos my binge drinking caused has gone. When I rest my head on my pillow at night, I know exactly what I have done that day. I always say a gratitude prayer.

[@rodriguez.4405]

Always thought that was the way I was going to go, couldn't stop. Many times relapses, jails, detox, completion of 3 rehabs, and today I have 14 years sobriety.

[@MrRobot-tz5dv]

This episode was the beginning of my sobriety. Now I’m 11 months sober.

[@claytonstromberg8383]

good job

[@MrRobot-tz5dv]

@@claytonstromberg8383 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@thebranchorganics3721]

I'm an alcoholic, so was my father... It killed him, Ive been sober 11 months now. This video is so incredibly important.. You are extremely knowledgeable on the topic and have a great way of explaining things..

[@Walter37165]

Ditto on my dad. Killed him. I'm going on five years no alcohol and am so much happier in my life. You can do it brother! 💪

[@thebranchorganics3721]

@@Walter37165 I'm a sister but thankyou 👍🏼. Congratulations on 5 years.. You deserve the health and happiness you've achieved.. ☮️

[@shannonparker1]

Congratulations! You got this! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@DogeCodes]

how old was he and how long did he drink for... RIP😪

[@leighton5376]

It killed my father too, 49 years old. My uncle just died last week from it. I haven’t had a drink in 4 days and am figuring out what my relationship with it will look like from this point forward.

[@nancyjune751]

I have been a drinker for about 45 years and have decided I need to quit. I’ve realized all my health problems are because of my alcohol drinking and I’m trying to use different tools to stop completely. When I watched your podcast I was totally convinced of the specific effects that alcohol has on the body and I’m planning to watch it again and again. The way you explained it was life-changing for me. Thank you so much. You are a great man

[@harry0042]

I'm with you. I need to listen to this daily. Good Luck...

[@stephendooley9386]

Agree - good to hear the points frequently so you don't forget what it does, hard cause I made my own spirits & have a good supply - but haven't touched a drop, which is good - even when mixing it

[@danmaloney3187]

10 years no beer not one drop never looked back should have quit in my 20s not 50s yup time to stop ditch the demon ...

[@DoodleDoo]

i wanna know what alcohol does to my body and brain but not watch a fking 2 hour long video for that😂

[@stephendooley9386]

@@DoodleDoo best to listen while your doing something- driving, or working

[@RhodeNel]

I want to thank you sincerely for compiling this information and sharing it as a podcast. The global liquor industry is huge and has no concern for the damage done through the careless and uninformed consumption of their toxic products. Drinking is an acceptable, even favorable social pastime in South Africa, so much so that when out I'd often buy a beer, dump it in a basin and fill it with water instead, just to dupe everyone else into thinking I'm also drinking. I've never been a huge alcohol consumer myself, thanks mostly to my mother's ban on alcohol in the house growing up, but now hearing this and understanding the mechanics, I think it was my saving grace. My grandfather was an abusive alcoholic, both his parents were also alcoholics, and this was why my mother was so strict about this issue. I think very few people understand the relationship between a lack of impulse control, and abuse of every sort. I once read that one common denominator that all sorts of abuse have in common, be it substance, verbal, physical or sexual abuse - is a lack of impulse control, in the abuser. Not only does chronic alcohol use destroy the life of the user, but also the lives of those around them. I have five brothers, most of them don't drink, and the ones that do or did, all displayed the characteristic signals for becoming alcoholics too. Because there is such a lot of societal pressure on me since adulthood to drink, and we being a wine producing country, I've been deliberately trying to develop a taste for alcohol, wine in particular, so as not to be such a neanderthal bore... I've somehow been duped into believing it is actually beneficial to my health, and social standing. So just sincerely THANK YOU for being honest and transparent about the truth of this matter, I imagine you may be very unpopular for it, in many, many circles. I have passed this on to all my family and friends as well as anyone I deeply care about that I know drinks carelessly and uninformed. I hope they take this to heart, but if they don't, then at least they cannot say they were not warned.

[@richayadav958]

Thanks Dr. Huberman. I am not an alcoholic but just a weekend drinker but slowly have started noticing my body feeling the negative impacts. Your video just confirmed my observations and gave me more strength to go 100% alcohol free.

[@orlandowiebe9371]

This was the final sign for me to get help and quit drinking. I was 9 years sober until I dipped back into it and have been in this rut the last 3 years. I’m done! With Gods help and admitting I need help I’m going to fight to become sober again this time for good. One day at a time. Thank you for this very informative video it really spoke to me. God bless you!

[@macalex101]

Good luck on your journey brother

[@bmoney2560]

U got this brother, Man when I sat back and realized that every bad situation I have gotten myself into was due to alcohol, which lead to drug abuse. I felt miserable during that drought in my life it was chasing a temporary relief from life, but it always got worst every time i went through the daily cycle, when I stopped, my body instantly felt amazing, my mind got clear, I started to get things done constantly, are started to live in my higher self, I finally found my passion for things I love to due ,life really started to open up, u start seeing the games that society plays to keep u in your lower self by advertising all these poisons to alter our states of mind to a lower vibration, once they get your mind on these low vibrational things such as sex, alcohol and drugs, which most people have a problem with at least one of these if not all three. These things they use to govern our mind and keeps u enslaved in your lower self u see, I found that to be one of the keys to unlocking life’s true happiness within, imagine if u put that energy towards adding value to yourself and others life, instead of indulging in these temporary highs that put u at risk or danger, they make these things seem good but they really are harmful to our physical, mental and spiritual state of mind, I’m rooting for u, u can do it because if u couldn’t u wouldn’t have even came to this video

[@MyPolicyPro]

Sober is the new high. Keep putting this kind of info in your brain until you completely pull out! You will break free just keep putting in the truth everyday until your brain gets it. I also watch Sober Leon hear on youtube. Brainwash your brain everyday with the truth until sobriety is easy. Stay positive my friend!

[@tuomollaonkoivu]

Remember brother, one day at the time, speaking helps

[@markg.4246]

"Go to meetings, clean house, and help others". You'll never have to drink again!

[@ShockwavesFTW]

This podcast single handedly convinced me to quit drinking. 3 months alcohol free - it's the best decision I've made in a long, long time.

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

SALUTE 👍🏾💯

[@easth-lr2gt]

Hope you are doing good

[@ASH-xt8uh]

How does it taste drinking alcohol like

[@Reviewsnooz]

@@ASH-xt8uhwhat?

[@ASH-xt8uh]

@@Reviewsnooz just nevermind

[@KenzoTenmaM]

Day 1 again. Need to keep listening to this until I quit for good. Keep quitting until you quit I guess!

[@FREEDOTYOU]

Im a recovered addict / alcoholic i watch this video periodically to remind me how traumatic it is on the body .i sent this video to my friend just now , i hope it is as impactful to him as it is to me .Thank you Andrew!!! i use your podcast to enhance my families'/my ' health and vitality and fulfillment in life ❤😊😊😊

[@TheSgkerr123]

I have had anxiety and depression, terrible sleep and used alcohol to deal with this (although alcohol probably caused this) and job stress. Having watched this, I’m 4 days sober. In just four days I feel better, sleep is improving, I feel sharper, I do hope I am able to repair the damage I have done over the last 30 years.

[@flangecorp9789]

I’m in almost exactly the same boat. I’ve been 3 days sober, and I’m having a lot of trouble sleeping. I’m wide awake with 2 hours till work, but it’s better than being hungover, and I know I’ll get better sleep over the coming days. Keep going my friend, you’re doing great!

[@WyattKing.]

Checking in man. Good on you, keep it up.

[@SonaFlare]

keep it up y’all!!❤

[@TH-eb5ro]

Just checking in on you. I have siblings who have issues you describe and am hopeful they will also give it a try. They almost need the alcohol to fall asleep.

[@Nb_edu]

I started like this and now im 60 days in. Cant remember the last time i felt so good, sharp and at peace

[@vincegpking1]

You don't know how hard this 2 hr podcast hit me. You may have just saved my life man. Thank you so much.

[@vincegpking1]

I'm happy to say, I'm now 3 days sober after years of heavy drinking.

[@kasiecastleberry]

Whether today is day 8 or you woke up back at day 1. *Let's. Fucking. Goooo!* You got this, my dude.

[@CCitis]

Keep it rolling, every night your head hits that pillow sober is a good night.

[@mirosbcro307]

How is it going?

[@JasonX2]

@@vincegpking1 Hope you're still off the drink!

[@blu3ca1]

Hey Doctor Huberman, just wanted to drop you a note. 4 months not drinking today, cold turkey from circa 4 days a week (I'm a 10 cans / 2 wine bottles guy) in the last 25 years. Alcohol has never been problematic for me or my family until I watched this video and realised I've never met anyone in the last quarter of a century without the entourage of alcohol. Big thanks man, you changed a life. I'm planning a year off and then either occasionally or none at all.

[@denisereadatreadpromotion5657]

Wow! I love this. You really put things into perspective and kept it unbiased and nonjudgmental. I was a 1-2 drink per night gal. Many years. Have been decreasing over the last few years but hadn’t really found the “click” to stop for good. It’s been 5 days without now and I’ve been listening to all sorts of stuff this week about the dangers and realities of alcohol. Yours REALLY hit home in many aspects. Just dumped ALL my alcohol down the sink and super excited to repair my body and live a wonderful future without it!! Onward and upward!! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@miked5357]

Hope you're still on track!

[@SvrakaMagpie]

I would just like to say that it's so amazing seeing so many people in these comments sharing their recovery and/or lifestyle changes, and I'd like to give a big hug and congratulations to all of you! 🫂 What an incredible decision to make for yourself! You should be super proud!!! I'm someone who basically never had a pleasant experience with alcohol so I have no desire or urge to drink. That being said, I know that it can be socially isolating to be sober. People can be really shallow, but please take pride in the fact that you are taking care of yourself, and nobody should shame you for that. 🫶

[@biffkline8771]

I can't stress enough how eliminating alcohol consumption has increased my mental clarity, sleep quality, emotional health, discipline, and overall quality of life. I'm achieving goals that used to seem so far out of reach as to be fantastical. I hope this podcast speaks to people who have been numbed by the social acceptance (almost a requirement, actually,) of alcohol consumption.

[@Summerlove21]

193 days sober for me and I couldn’t agree more. Best thing I’ve done for myself. Just wish I did it sooner.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

🙋🏻‍♀️ thank you for your comment, it’s me.

[@JonJosephKuhn]

I'm 7 months into being sober and I ordered a calendar for 2023. This marks the first time I have ever planned out for more than a few months in my life. It's wild all of the ways alcohol corrupts your damn mind. It's like a super power once you quit. Stay awesome Biff!

[@harkyo]

@@JonJosephKuhn thanks for sharing. I need to quit. I've quit cigarettes after 30 years, so I know that I can quit booze. Keep on keeping on.

[@geverniveup]

Appreciate this comment. Gives me hope. Currently stuck in a relationship and my partner is a heavy and chronic alcoholic…and the last 5 years I have joined her in the chronic drinking daily ( we are both in the industry). I’ve been wanting to stop for the entire time and I love her dearly but being around her keeps me drinking

[@theguvnor3880]

Stopping alcohol consumption was one of the best life decisions I have made.

[@kimberlyf4888]

Likewise!

[@daniellebaer7166]

Same here ! I've been alcohol free for 5 years now, my quality of life has improved immensely 👌

[@Faust_77]

As a Muslim, I have not put any single drop of alcohol ever in my life. Are you saying I haven’t missed much? 🤪

[@kyleneal413]

Same here. 3 plus years AF.

[@Patrickdaawsome]

@@Faust_77 lol you've definitely missed out, but fun times can't last forever so we must stop at some point. Doesn't mean some of the experiences weren't worth it.

[@Juliejewels67]

I truly believe this podcast is what finally woke me up to how horrible alcohol is! I’m done, done DONE with it. Bless you Dr. H!!❤

[@zandafan5602]

I sent this to my brother and I hope he takes this seriously. I read an article once explaining how drinking can affect your DNA and make you bipolar. My brother is always changing his mind and has gotten himself into trouble with his wife and the law. I thank you for your teachings.

[@thecatebeling]

This podcast changed my life and my partner's life. We both stopped drinking. I've ignored a lot of this research, thinking it applied only to heavy drinkers, not the 1-2 glasses of wine drinkers we were. We are both so glad we stopped. I see nothing good in drinking alcohol anymore. Thank you.

[@joeycee2585]

Awesome!

[@susieserb6068]

THIS..I went from occasion, to only very occasional, but now to none at all, after viewing this YT.

[@kekistanihelpdesk8508]

1.5 years sober. First thing was weight loss and keeping it off. Then more energy and free time - no more sleeping until 2pm on a Saturday. My life is generally better. It's not a magic overnight life changer but drinking is a barrier to solving the other things in life that you have not been addressing.

[@xRafinha]

This video is one of the greatest contributions to general health done on KZbin. I was already planning to stop, but after seen this it was much much easier, thank you very much for it. Day 16.

[@yangr9520]

Thank you very much for this episode! I drank a lot during the pandemic. One day after I read WHY WE SLEEP I decided to not to drink at least for that day, then I couldn’t sleep at all. It was a wake up call for me how serious my drinking problem got. I’m doing a lot better now but still I’d like to quit drinking completely. This episode is of great help! Thank you again!

[@jeffg3975]

I made a conscious decision to quit alcohol after listening to the first 50% of your podcast. Another life saved, my friend. Thank you for putting in the work.

[@jaysdub]

Same here. Good luck.

[@jeffg3975]

@@jaysdub Good look to you as well, Jayson!

[@wartimemodels]

I’m almost 6 years sober. If you want to read a couple of great books on the topic I recommend “this naked mind” by Annie grace and “alcohol explained” by William porter.

[@slptammy]

I felt the same; I shared the link with my two young adult children. I wish I had this insight in my 20s. Thank you Andrew for putting together evidence based data and explaining it clearly and concisely. It’s life changing.

[@benvergus1573]

Glad I never started drinking, when I was 13 and heard about it's horrible effects I decided to never start this habit

[@iamdjmrpaul]

I am so glad I found this guy. I was drinking around 3-4 bottles of wine a weekend. Which I knew was bad so I avoided listening to podcasts like this. But on the 17th December I decided to stop drinking at take up 2 hour walks on saturday. I train for 2 hours boxing / weight training on a Sunday. And 15 mins kettle bell exercises every morning 7 days a week. Plus 12-16 hours fasting. My life has changed so much in all departnemets and watching podcasts like this is strenthing my core to be healthier. Cheers Andrew. You are the man :) This Saturday will be 7 weeks alcohol free. Very excited getting healthier and learing more.

[@tonym994]

man, you don't have time for drinking. good luck going forward. you're a pro-active person.

[@iamdjmrpaul]

@@tonym994 cheers Tony. I’ve got a monthly gym membership now. Starting to understand weights and how to use equipment. 👊

[@flextefitness4954]

​@@tonym994 there is always time I work 4 12 hour days and don't drink those days. On the 5th day I drink at least a 5th. Day 6 nothing and day 7 it varies from a pint to a 5th. The say after drinking I don't do anything. The other 5 days I workout twice a day with weights, run a mile and ride 5 miles on my bike. I go to the gun range twice a week and shoot my bow at least once. I also go fishing for a fee hours 1 to 3 times a week. I dance salsa on a regular ect....and still have plenty of time to drink. When I take time off from drinking I'm bored by the end of the day and at 53 I still want to keep moving. I drink to stop myself from going stir crazy 🤪

[@anntrece1396]

God bless YOU 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dana102083]

@@flextefitness4954 it seems you're proud you're getting away with it. You should learn how to be with silence, all by yourself and your thoughts when you're not distracting from yourself.

[@carlosgallo3952]

1 year with near 0 alcohol consumption (only occasionally but honestly very rarely). Interestingly a big part of my success came from the fact that I was simply convinced that the net effect of alcohol is negative hence I started seeing it as something I just didn't want to do. Thanks a lot dr hubberman! It's been a hell of a year! I'm looking forward to reading your book

[@-mj4vc]

This podcast has changed my life - yes that old chestnut. Been trying to quit drinking for the past few years, generally drinking 25 units a week equivalent, with 2 to 3 pub sessions a month on top. So not a major alcoholic but enough for it to have me in its tentacles. I knew at the time it wasn’t doing me any good, really disrupting my sleep etc, and affecting my mood and my exercise and training. I practise Tai Chi and Kung Fu, so my relationship with alcohol was not helping in this area whatsoever. I listened to this podcast over 3 months ago and have not drank a drop since. Before this I kept giving into the craving, quitting is not easy in a society obsessed with alcohol! Each time I am tempted I remind myself that it actually didn’t relax me in the long run, it disrupts my sleep, cuts straight through my blood brain barrier, increases stress and anxiety, messes with my hormones, affects my training, etc etc, in fact I don’t find a single positive to drink it. It’s like I have your voice in my head keeping me on the straight and narrow. I think you must have hypnotised me. Note to self - be mindful of other podcasts you listen to. Thank you professor Huberman. Your service to science and humanity with your clear, informative and concise podcasts is second to none. Top man and top team you have supporting you. I salute you all ! 😊

[@stevepetrowski5224]

I've been sober 4.5 years now. The day I quit booze my blood pressure, weight, cholesterol were awful. I was drinking a half liter of booze every day mixed with diet Coke. 1 year after I quit my BP came down from 180/100 to 130/85. I lost 30 lbs and my sleep became better. My energy is so much better too. I am 51 now and I feel healthier now than any other time in my life. My life is not boring at all being sober. Thank you for the great information that helps people like me!

[@badboybullterriers4104]

im 49 and doing what ur were doing with me its rum and ginge beer or coke i only started 6 months ago and cant stop now. Well done dude i was 5 yrs clean from heroin working in a rehab i know what it takes.

[@nauxsi]

That drop in BP is amazing. That alone would make me stay off it.

[@AptusConsulting]

I have high BP and cholesterol and I suspect it is the booze. Otherwise completely healthy.

[@Amy-ol3id]

Are you single or married to someone that drinks or married to someone that does not drink?

[@maryshi_]

Huberman probably saved me and tons of people from getting cancer and other health issues from excess alcohol consumption just from this podcast THANK YOU!

[@jackbuaer3828]

I thought that the cancer connection has been well known for years. It's strange to me that most people are seemingly unaware of this.

[@mpinline1]

At least intake of alcohol is under your control. Given the amount of other even worse toxins that we are exposed to from the environment and other people, and is beyond your control, cancer is just inevitable one way or another. I am sorry to point this out.

[@queersobercurious3222]

@@jackbuaer3828 the alcohol industry spent trillions to say "drink responsibly" rather than have to put any warning labels on their products. They've done a lot to makes sure this info is kept in the dark

[@jackbuaer3828]

@@queersobercurious3222 The cancer connection has been established for at least the last 20 years. Anyone with an internet connection and with interest in the subject could find it. The problem is that people don't want to take responsibility for their own health or do their own investigations. They stick their heads in the sand. That's their own fault. Back in 2001 and every year thereafter, all they had to do was google "Alcohol" and "Cancer" or "Alcohol and Harm". Even before 2001, it was well known that Alcohol causes cirrhosis. Bagnardi V, Blangiardo M, La Vecchia C, Corrao G. Alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer: a meta-analysis. Alcohol Res Health. 2001;25(4):263-70. If society wanted to go down the warning path, we could put warnings on 75% or more of the items sold in the supermarket and 75% or more of the items sold in restaurants. What has been up for debate in recent years, is whether one drink a day is beneficial to health. More scientists in recent years have come out against that form of mild drinking. So I get it if someone mistakenly thought one drink a day is good. For anything else, from my perspective, they have been sticking their head in the sand.

[@Prodominatrix]

I have been sober for 3 and a half years. The explanation of why people who are pre disposed to alcoholism have an even more enhanced feeling of “joy” while on it was fascinating and helps me understand Better a part of why it affects me so strongly

[@StuartWhitman-ut5dm]

I began drinking around the age of 14, and over time, I found myself experiencing blackouts that others didn't believe were happening. During a prolonged period, I would consume a bottle of rum every weekend. Now, at 40, I've become a regular drinker from Thursday to Sunday, often indulging in a bottle of wine and all-day beer sessions on Saturdays. However, I've started noticing disturbing changes in my mental health, including intrusive thoughts and severe depression. It's become increasingly concerning as I struggle to maintain control over my thoughts and actions. Despite my concerns, I find it difficult to quit altogether, often rationalizing that I can limit myself to sharing a bottle of wine and a few beers. Unfortunately, once I start, it's rare for me to stop unless it's a special occasion like a family dinner, or I pause for a meal and a nap. Additionally, I am now married to a man who has a similar drinking pattern, and he believes that this is just how it is.

[@dwyerplusrichardson]

I've managed to make it to 23 years old without ever consuming a single drop of alcohol - this podcast has more than validated my decision. Thank you for collecting and communicating this information out to the public for free Andrew.

[@vivarantx]

alcohol it's horrible even to the taste, I don't understand why people drink that shit instead of a smoothie which is tastier

[@AwareParenting]

Nice work Luke! I can't imagine that was always easy, but with this validation, I can imagine it will be going forward.

[@brechtsje645]

Well done!

[@GodSaveTheClothes]

Well done!

[@BA-tu5eb]

What an amazing choice at this time of your life! I hope you will spread the truth to as many young people that will listen and they many listen more quickly to a peer.

[@PatBastian]

Sober for 6 mos now after 50 years of drinking. This podcast just reinforced my decision to live an alcohol-free life. It's glorious.

[@MrRight_1]

You are my proof that I can keep drinking for the next 30 years and I'll be fine. I have only been drinking for 20 years and was beginning to worry listening to this video, but then read your comment and felt much better. 50 years of drinking for you and the stop and be feel glorious...... I'll take it thanks. 🍻 Cheers to 30 more years.

[@mikedavey8280]

Fool

[@trailseeker7]

Glorious indeed!!! I'm over 3 1/2 years sober and I can honestly say after 40 years of drinking, these have been the best years of my life.

[@ianpearson8976]

50 years? didnt u realise earlier.

[@miamicakes1830]

Alcohol causes cancers. Stay away from that stuff.

[@voteZDLR]

50 days sober now. I was drinking so much I actually went ahead and went through a detox program to make sure there were no complications from it (seizures etc) then I went through treatment. It's definitely an adjustment period but overall I feel great and I am happy I did it and the best thing of all is going to meetings etc I have made a lot of new friends I otherwise wouldn't. Got my girlfriend back, everything is just better in general. To anyone out there reading this who wants to make the jump, I recommend looking into getting properly detoxed at a bare minimum. If you are an alcoholic though, you learn pretty quickly from the Big Book (the AA book) that there is no such thing as in between for you. You either don't drink at all, or you drink uncontrollably. It's not your fault, you have a disease and you need to learn how to manage it like any other disease people have they learn to deal with.

[@YakAngling]

I've battled drinking from the age of 25 to 45 because I found myself living for the weekends and not happy with my choice of work carrier. I would drink through the week to cope with life and binge drink with friends on weekends when possible. At 45 I emotionally knew I was failing in life by my choices and actions from alcohol. At 47 I found my passion for the outdoors to be more true to myself and started a tube channel for fishing and camping. I am happy to say I found myself before loosing everything I had embracing me like my wife and kids to true friends that were not abusers. I can stay sober for weeks now and choose when and how much I want to drink if I choose to with friends. Life really begins when you understand!

[@lenkahairsalon9482]

THIS MADE ME STOP 🛑 DRINKING !!!! Thank you Andrew for explaining in depth the effects of alcohol. I have always had very healthy lifestyle, never realized how much I am sabotaging it with alcohol !!! I am intelligent, educated and very successful person and I was so wrong on so many levels 🙄 . I thought alcohol helps me calm down after work, made me have more energy, helps me sleep better and the worst misinformation - I need it to control my anxiety 🤣 Now I understand all of the above was TRUE when I started drinking 25 yers ago. I am from Slovakia 🇸🇰 where it’s part of lifestyle you drink something, less or more EVERY DAY !!! So far 1 week withot this “POISON” and I feel AMAZING !!! I have so much energy, I am less irritable and much more chill, I get so much done during the day that I am extremely exhausted and surprisingly fall a sleep without alcohol after 25 years !!! I don’t sleep long but wake up rested like never before. Even my flexibility improved tremendously when doing yoga. I attended a few social events already and find out I am cool and funny when sober. And more importantly I remember the fun and all the conversations I had !!! THANK YOU

[@sweetpea9737]

Excellent recap on your Life-Without-Alcohol.... Inspiring!! Thank you for sharing.

[@AldousHuxley7]

Live in peace and good health forever and ever. Christ saves.

[@Lio-sv3bx]

🙌🏼💯

[@stacyyoust]

I want what you have

[@esperanzanunez9309]

Stacy you are capable of this and more, believe in yourself, you got this 🙏💕

[@nancycm]

The longer I go without, the less I think about it. I feel like my drinking days are a whole other life, like it happened to somebody else. It’s a great feeling. So much to experience and learn and the energy to do it!

[@courtneyr214]

That’s good to know! I’m 5 weeks sober and I’m doing great but I definitely still get cravings. It’ll be nice when that goes away.

[@queenbee7753]

It will - and you will one day feel so free and question yourself how this could ever have happend to you when you experience the beauty of forgetting about alcohol - never took a sip again for years - you can too @@courtneyr214

[@courtneyr214]

How are you holding up Nancy? I'm 96 days sober today! ❤️

[@TheXxdaanxx]

congrats! im almost 2 months sober, its hard but with time i feel like it gets easier! @@courtneyr214

[@mordie31]

Because in a way, it did happen to somebody else. The person you are today is not the same person you were back then in any way.

[@mandyharrison3799]

Scary stuff about the impact on the brain. A weekend drinker on and off and have managed 8 months sober previously but the summer comes... currently 54 days sober and hoping to finally kick the habit this year. Good luck to everyone for even trying...we will prevail! Thanks for educating us too. Great video ❤

[@ruthannresparc4304]

I’m a nurse and throughly enjoy your medical based podcast. This is a very important topic for all that drink whether it’s a little or a lot. I’m HUGE proponent of the microbiodome

[@chloejensen8810]

This was so helpful. My view on drinking has completely changed. I never really thought about the effects and carelessly binge drank. I have blacked out almost every time I’ve gone out drinking because once I’m tipsy I never know when to stop and just continue to drink. I’ve woken up every morning not remembering the end of my night which made my hangxiety so much worse. I have stopped drinking this year and this has made me feel so happy about my choice.

[@PraetorAirsoft]

How has stopping affected you socially? Do you still go out on a 'night out'? Have you found other things to do?

[@miriamchavez2121]

GOOD JOB CHLOE 👏

[@CnossbossPlays]

Good job Chloe!

[@Neillusion]

@@PraetorAirsoft this is what im struggling with as well

[@johnbevard9962]

Let’s build a network. People who have been there, done that. People who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Let’s do this, and heal the world.

[@avatrastern107]

I love etymology (not ethanol 🤣)and used to love alcohol too, had been drinking steadily since i was 17(now 50) . Decided to quit cold turkey Jan 1 , 2023, and within a week came across an article saying Alcohol is derived from the arabic 'al ghoul' which means "spirit stealer". It made further reference to ghouls and other living deads... I started working out to fill the craving times, to exhaust me so sleep could come easier. A win win situation--dropped weight, gained focus, no more intense mood swings. Still feel like im on a permanent , clear high.Problems come along and i meet them head on without freaking out and going for more alcohol. I was raised by a single Mum who'd come home from work and announce : " I need a drink!" She still drinks at 85 and is an absolute boring , self centered, narcissist. Another reason I decided to quit! Social life has all but disappeared but already partied enough for a lifetime.Its now time for me and I'm not scared to be alone, to focus, to read more, listen to great podcasts 😊. Now fully there for the two teenagers I'm raising(they support me and they say they can really feel that I'm more present and less moody.Alcohol is the most legal and life wrecking drug! Wishing you all the power to quit !

[@JohnAmanar]

1:11:59 Regarding this "hair of the dog", it's also present in Hungarian floklore. It was believed that a dog bite can be healed with the hair of the dog that bit you which lead to the generalization that if something happens to you it can be relieved by applying the same thing. It's also commonly used now to cure hangover by drinking a little more alcohol. Great video!

[@BroscoWankston]

I always thought it was witchcraft... eye of newt, rat tails, and hair of dog that bit you

[@MissCrizzy]

This should be shown to EVERY teenager and college student! The are so many physical, emotional and social ramifications of alcohol use disorder (idk if that is the correct term) I feel for anyone dealing with the disorder and for the loved ones that have to witness it’s damage on their loved one.

[@Artman1]

I'm an old guy who's seen the damage it's done to my family and friends. I call alcohol a crime against humanity.

[@gretalvu]

This podcast changed my view on alcohol. I’m a social drinker, maybe 1-2 drinks a week on average. I took wine courses and loved to pair my food with wine. I was finally enjoying wine. I’ve struggled with optimism and negative thoughts coming and going. After the podcast I payed more attention to my body and thoughts. For days after I had one glass of alcohol I would be in a funk. Even the small amounts I drank it affected my sleep. I’ve been alcohol free since December 25th 2022. Everything is better. Hearing that having alcohol 2 times a week was chronic and 4 times was heavy drinking it really hit me. I’m older and want the best for my body and brain.

[@michelerenem]

why are you even commenting? 1-2 drinks a week? You never had an issue to begin with. Just move on with your life. No judgement here, but really?

[@johannadollerhide]

Katherine I find myself in a similar situation! I’ve been trying to figure out what drinks I tolerate better, tracking how and when and what I drink hoping to find something that I can still enjoy, but I recently just threw in the towel. Now listening to this helps me continue to remain alcohol free. :)

[@devinzelman5838]

​@@michelerenem I been drinking a 40 ounce of vodka every day hopefully this guy scares me straight

[@michelerenem]

@@devinzelman5838 I hope he scares you straight too! I'm still screwing up to be honest... I keep trying repeatedly, but I'm just not quite there. I have some depression issued, and I'm working on that... maybe if I can get some medication, I might feel a little better, and be able to do better. I hope you can make it my friend!

[@maljamin]

Did I miss something later in the podcast? He is saying 1-2 per DAY, so 7-14 per week (causes some trouble over time). And even then saying it "is chronic" does not connote anything negative in itself. What was negative are the outcomes of chronic (recurring, regular, over a long time) use at the numbers he specified, in the ways he specified. Someone let me know if I'm missing where he says 1-2 per *week* is any potential problem, I am just skimming thru.

[@souledout3340]

I've been avoiding watching this episode because I knew it was going to teach me what I didn't want to know. Very glad I finally watched it. Thank you.

[@badboybullterriers4104]

im the same not sure if i should watch it.

[@knowledgesimjess]

@badboy bullterriers you should watch it

[@ryan4830]

damn my exact feeling.

[@ahcteamkosova868]

@@badboybullterriers4104 don't worry it won't change anything (im lying). Just watch it man, for the fun of it.

[@ChrisBird1]

Everyone I know drinks to excess and have all there life ..my father lived to 93 and I know lots of other life long drinkers like my mum who is the fittest 83 year old around ..he talks like you should be dead after 3 pints ..crazy talk.

[@forgodalone7416]

Thank you so much for helping my husband quit alcohol. He’s an engineer / researcher - super academic. You’re the only one who could really reach him. Been going strong for 3 months now. Bless you!!

[@fernandopineda4400]

I quit December 26 i’m only 28 drinking since i’m 15 and i didn’t even remember how good it feels to be sober my pains are going away and i feel more mental sharpness thanks for telling people how to improve their lives .

[@boulderquince]

I listen to the Huberman Lab because I'm interested in the research and science on longevity; this is the best podcast for that information. This episode is a life-changing episode for those who drink regularly. After 40 years of daily drinking, I quit Jan 2022. It happened unintentionally when I experimented with intermittent fasting, which I struggled with, and quickly realized removing alcohol made it much easier. (By no means easy, but I was in the right frame of mind.) Without alcohol, I developed sugar cravings. It was obvious to me that my drinking had satisfied them. In my quest to get the sugar cravings under control, I discovered low-carb diets and their benefits in regulating blood sugar, cravings, improving health markers, etc. I'm alcohol free for 9 months, have lost 25 lbs, and am at my ideal weight. I have sustained energy and mental clarity daily. I am now experimenting with different strength training and flexibility programs. I turned 65 this year and am retiring in December. My mantra is "I have health and time and will maximize both."

[@TheWormzerjr]

there are two worlds and the mandela effect is real. to many caught on to it and the veil is being lifted. its not alcohol, its the devil fucking with you when you are on drugs and alcohol. stay awake.

[@joej2163]

you should check out Barbell Medicine. The best quality health and fitness content I have ever encountered.

[@RealziesCuts]

Stay Blessed 💫

[@rosemaryhilton2029]

Edie your message is very inspiring. I'm desperate to stop drinking wine daily, I've crossed the line big style, I'm great at drinking, it's my biggest achievement I'm 61 😔I hate it. I'm going to do stoptober. Well done for your fantastic achievement 👏

[@enriquezaldua1512]

@@rosemaryhilton2029 Alcoholics Anonymous has saved millions of lives. To be an alcoholic one does not need to be in the gutter and homeless. In fact, many alcoholics carry "normal", even outwardly successful lives, while destroying themselves, their families, and their relationships in the process. AA is worth it. And Al-Anon is the sister fellowship for those affected by somebody else's alcoholism (adult children of alcoholics, for example, carry an incredible burden in terms of low self-esteem, anger, resentment, emotional instability, codependency etc. They too can find help from the terrible effects of alcoholism in their lives (through a parent or a relative).

[@originalrbp2869]

Been sober for 4 years....not a single drop, not a single craving for it. Its been the best decision Ive ever made for all areas of my life

[@edpick5287]

Mid-Jan will be 5years for I. I co-sign your statement 1000%

[@aujanchu7947]

Although I only drink occasionally, perhaps once or twice a month or during a family gathering, I haven't had alcohol since watching this 8 months ago. Thanks Andrew!

[@heyskates27]

This would be such a beneficial episode to show in high school biology classes. Excellent unbiased content. Thanks for doing what you do Andrew!