Why I Stopped Drinking.

A new study found that Gen Z is the soberest generation. I have seen more and more celebrities publicly discuss their sobriety. In my own life, I gave up drinking earlier this year. Meanwhile, companies are starting to cater to this cultural shift as bars continue adding more 'mocktails' to their menus. Why is the younger generation giving up alcohol?
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[@4uby]

i think this is really amazing! as a teen addict i think it’s really important for people to know the effects of drugs and alcohol. (edit i’m sober now! almost 6 months!!)

[@AhmadAneeq]

hope ur doing well

[@Rick_Cleland]

I'm a full-blown alcoholic and have almost ruined my entire life. 😔

[@4uby]

@@AhmadAneeqthank you! i’m doing well now. it took 2 rehabs and halfway house all before the age of 17 but i’m coming up on 6 months sober now and doing better then i ever have been!

[@AhmadAneeq]

@@4uby Hell yeah

[@SundaeSaurus]

​@jtjtmitryour comment history on this channel 🤣

[@Josh_0579]

As an 18 year old German, I am proud to say I have never drunk any kind of alcohol beverage, which is quite the achievement in rural Germany where pretty much everyone drinks alcohol in some form.

[@Th3M4larky]

I just love the German Pilsners lol.

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

@@Th3M4larkygerman beer and chocolate is the best!

[@fallenkingdom-zd8xh]

@@TheKatarinaGiselleAnd their sausages. Superior to my American hotdogs

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

@@fallenkingdom-zd8xh YES!! I was gonna say that too, but I was distracted and kept it short 😂

[@moxistrawberries5510]

Germany is amazing

[@lpjetski8047]

When I met my fiancé two years ago I was an alcohol addict. She helped me realize that it’s not worth it and she has absolutely changed my life and helped me become the person I’ve always wanted to be. I’ve now been 100% sober for almost two years. I hope that more people decide to live alcohol free!

[@chrisjackson1889]

Congratulations

[@kiwi8476]

Easy Way To Control Alcohol by Allen Carr!!!

[@crazysilly2914]

you do realize, you can drink alcohol without getting drunk, right?

[@lpjetski8047]

@@crazysilly2914 absolutely but as a Christian I’ve decided it’s not even a good idea to entertain even the thought of drinking alcohol any more

[@crazysilly2914]

@@lpjetski8047 I’m Catholic christian and the Catholic Church has no issue with drinking, as long as you don’t get drunk. the Bible also has no prohibitions against drinking alcohol, as long as you don’t get drunk.

[@athenaferguson910]

I keep telling my 8 year old daughter that women like you are who she should be looking up to and this video just reiterates that. Thank you for being a good role model to our next generation of women in a world that is trying so desperately to destroy them.

[@jaybee4288]

Brett is a terrible role model to 8 year olds lol, this is an adults channel.

[@athenaferguson910]

@@jaybee4288 my 8 year old doesn’t watch this channel. She has seen clips of Brett in other settings.

[@galacticrogamer4347]

​@@jaybee4288 it's not exactly adult stuff, I mean you have kids looking up to drag queens and strippers, I mean would you rather them watch that or this?

[@PH-mf9cg]

THIS!!!! Exactly word for word 💯‼️❤️🙏🥰.

[@ryandonnelly9820]

Yup go brett beutiful girl

[@kpoponbeet]

I'm 18, and have never touched alcohol or drugs, and never plan to. Not even when I turn 21, and I think it's dumb that people criticize others for making a healthy choice for themselves, especially when there's a culture around drinking

[@Chakotay2222]

Chill out its not cocain. Stay away from it if you are weak minded and can't control yourself.

[@illuviium]

It’s not that people criticize others out of spite, it’s that the people that are straight edge tend to make it as publicly known as possible. Almost as if they’re expecting critical acclaim for being sober individuals which is quite possibly the most annoying thing in the world

[@nagatoritsu]

I'm 19 and the legal age here in South africa is 18 to drink but its easy to get it and ive seen so many parents just give their teens at 13,14 a drink its extremely normalized here

[@Kez-The-Pez]

Dido

[@luissera1296]

@@illuviiumit always peeves me off when people project

[@trentrockwell6598]

Living sober in a drunk society is the way to go it helps you see all the truly psychotic people and fake people who can’t live life without being under the influence of something like drugs or alcohol

[@applemxchi1911]

Definitely, it can even be family. My cousins and their wives all drink so they hate that I never drink like them. I honestly hate the feeling I get when I drink alcohol.😂

[@suhtangwong]

Woah, so this is how people fele around me 🤔 interesting...

[@nuwang2381]

I definatly think their is a demografic of people that can moderate their own personal drinking but others who go deep down a rabbit hole where they can't stop drinking it's all subjective and ultimatly everyone is own their own path in life

[@stickiestring]

The suffering of the soul and desperation to cope is real for many people. The opposite of addiction is connection, and there isn't a whole lot of real connection in the world these days. Not everyone is avoidant or psychotic. Their hearts are ill.

[@trentrockwell6598]

@@stickiestring Your heart become Ill from your mind being ill

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

I quit drinking after living with an alcoholic roommate. Nothing takes the shine off of drinking like watching it destroy another person's life.

[@randommermaid308]

Yes, addiction is a monster. I stopped for similar reasons.

[@melsop54]

Must have lived with me and my roommate! Actually began seeing him become demented from it. NEVER let his drawer in the fridge go empty (he kept the crisper drawer stocked. NEVER came home from work without a 12 pack of nattie ice, and had no less than 6-10 beers EVERY day for the 8 straight years I lived there (but it was longer than that). Bottle of vodka next to his bed, and carried a flask to his fast food job as it was all he could hold. It was terrible to watch. By the end of my time there, he had began mixing xanax with it and ended up stealing our rent money to buy his fix. Fortunately I got married a month after, so wifey and I already had an apartment set up.

[@tylerfuto5648]

U know drinking doesn't destroy ur life unless u let it im in the US Army I work my ass every day. at 1700 when I go home I love to set down cook dinner have a whiskey or a couple of beers and a cigar and relax. I don't get anxious or do stupid shit or over do unless I'm partying with friends but still then I don't do stupid stuff. I think if u talk about drinking there's a right way to do it and wrong way

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

@@tylerfuto5648 I’m retired military. I’ve seen many a career ruined as a result of drinking. They all assumed that they were handling it correctly, right up until the point that they didn’t. It’s not a guarantee, but it certainly increases your odds of introducing bad results into your life.

[@tylerfuto5648]

@IMDunn-oy9cd I agree with that but I think the biggest factor is knowing when enough is enough and knowing ur limits if u do drink

[@matteopiglia3307]

haven't been drinking for ten years now and the only problem with it i ever had was the peer pressure. So glad non drinking is kind of becoming a thing... awesome content, keep it up.

[@jacobhays8678]

My dad used to drink a 12-pack of beer in just under one hour every night after work. Like, EVERY. Night. He wasn’t an abusive drunk or anything, and I mean no disrespect to anyone who drinks casually, but even back then, I’ve never been able to tolerate drunk people, even in the slightest. So I decided to stay sober for the entirety of my short life. And at 31 years old, I’ve done just that.

[@tbp_Nxon3727]

Good job man

[@Iamachad-qf6qj]

I used to drink a lot when i was in college too. Greek life promotes it too much. A few beers every month is nice but doing it everyday will destroy your physique amd mental health

[@pd0di]

I drink casually. I respect your way of life. And im sorry for the discomfort you felt growing up. I genuinely mean no harm

[@DootDoot93]

I'm thirty, never had alcohol or drugs or smokes. It's really not that hard to just not do it if you decide early on that you're not gonna do it.

[@timetraveler0002]

thats almost exactly what my uncle used to do every night before bed he would at least drink a massive bottle, he gained insane weight in a short time also had heart problems cos of that

[@MariahMiller]

Yesssss I LOVE that this is getting normalized!! The way our society thinks that alcohol is necessary to have fun or just function is terrifying to me. I'm loving this progression

[@Mark-in8ju]

The first alcohol I had was champagne at New Years. It tasted so disgusting that I could not finish the flask. Every other type of alcohol I have ever tasted was so bitter and gross that I never used it again. I have had no interest in alcohol for 8 years. I have never used any tobacco product whatsoever.

[@johnjones9901]

Big facts, very well said!! 🙏🙏

[@elitetrucker5150]

Having alcohol is fun. Don’t put your issues on me

[@neonnoodle1169]

Yep! Love this video and love that bars are starting to realize that not everyone drinks and it’s in their interest to cater to us too.

[@LN-Lifer]

Even worse with weed these days

[@DartFrog815]

I'm 37 now and stopped drinking when I was 23. I made the conscious decision to quit altogether for probably similar reasons to most people, I use to drink underage and when I turned 18 which is the legal age in Australia, I began binge drinking. I stopped abruptly mostly due to my father suffering from alcoholism when I was a teen and out of all the decisions I've made in my life quitting alcohol is definitely a highlight

[@jainmelbourne]

As an active participant in the Australian binge drinking culture, i 100 percent agree with you. from about 16 to 25, I’d be exaggerating to say my sober weekends could be counted on one hand, but you probably wouldn’t need much more than two hands and both feet. Met a girl who didn’t like drinking, and while she certainly didn’t pressure me to stop, I was suddenly conscious of the fact there would be a completely sober recollection of all of my nights out and in all probability, I wasn’t the sophisticated charmer I like to think I might have been. There was definitely an awkward couple of months for friends to adjust, and you absolutely find out who your mates are and who and just likes a drinking buddy, but it was easily the best decision I’ve ever made.

[@CrackerBarrelKid551]

​@jainmelbourne that's a good point about learning who your true friends are. You start realizing that without the alcohol, you actually have nothing in common with a lot of them. I stopped drinking a couple years ago at 24. I missed it for social occasions for a couple of months, but now I'm so happy it plays no role in my life. The calories are also something crazy, and they add up fast. I think it's very difficult to get in good physical shape if drinking a lot every weekend

[@jonahbron4594]

I'm a Christian and our family doesn't drink because we know how risky it is. Not for any religious reasons. Its just so easy to get a hold of you. This encouraged me that even though lots of people drink in my life. I can still see what I've chose to do makes sense and is probably much safer if I don't.

[@Alicia-vq8jg]

I think it is religious though like I think it’s demonic spirits

[@91splamy]

As someone who has never had a drink, this makes me feel that much better. I already felt pretty good about the decision but on the rare occasion I felt like I was missing out on something because of how much it’s glamorized in media. I was also treated a bit like a square by my friends at university when I would go out with my friends. I have never felt like I missed anything socially by not drinking though, I’m quite happy to talk and dance without anything. I am glad i never put myself in compromising positions by drinking and not being in full control of myself.

[@amberpearce710]

I am 23 and never had a drink and won’t in the future. I think alcohol does more harm then good, even if you drink it low amounts. Socially I understand where you are coming from and agree. Why does not drinking mean you can’t be fun? I think one is cooler if you don’t, just my opinion.

[@FordHoard]

@@amberpearce710 I'm 25 and have never drank alcohol, except once on accident when I was 12 lol. I feel the same way though. I think it's much cooler and mature to not drink and not succumb to peer pressure.

[@brandonshelton7692]

As someone who at one point in my life drank pretty heavily I have to tell all of you that you are not squares for not having a drink. Truth be told I've always looked up to people who had the kind of will power to say I'm not ever touching that. I have since slowed down on the drinks and its been well over a year since ive had one. Absolutely nothing good comes from alcohol, and I'd argue that more fun can be had by not drinking. You all have made a very wise choice.

[@Walkop]

​@@amberpearce710 Alcohol has a long-proven track record of improving a few areas for quality of life, IF done in moderation. Wine is good for the gut and microbiome, for example. Socially, IN MODERATION, it can be a good thing as well. There are a lot of conflicting studies on alcohol, but I believe the general consensus is that it isn't anything even CLOSE to cigarettes or other drugs when used responsibly. My rule of thumb: any amount of alcohol that impedes my decision making to the point it has a negative effect on my own quality of life or the quality of life of others, is too much alcohol. That would obviously include the extremes, such as driving, etc, but also many more subtle things. This would also be different for other people - any alcoholic or someone with a history of alcohol abuse or addiction would have to be far more strict, and probably kick it all together, forever.

[@Balgore8]

You should experience it at least. You are missing out... on different conscious experiences.

[@christinecianci3664]

I am 17 and from the Czech Republic, the country known for drinking the MOST beer. Alcohol is very normalised here and the people that don’t drink are the minority. It’s very hard not to succumb to alcohol when all my friends and family members are always drinking, especially since I have various mental health problems. Seeing people like you discuss this topic is so great! Love you for this Brett!

[@Tom-zg4gf]

Nice! You have won a ribbon

[@KaosKrusher]

I still remember arriving at some friends of my father (where I was staying to attend the marriage of my father's 2nd wife's sister) after driving like 500km, I was offered a beer (50cl of course ^ç^) then a slivo then another beer then another slivo ... I had to say stop ^ç^ marriage was nice at the Slavkov u Brna Zàmek :) edit: yet props to Czech Republic for NOT tolerating any alcohol while driving when in France you're still allowed 0,5g/l (that hypocrisy -_-')

[@cikuuzis]

I remember that when I did my bicycle trip in Czech Republic, I could find small beer+snacks kiosks almost in the middle of the forest that I found to be amazing since I love Czech lagers but I understand that it can be socially challenging not to drink in CZ.

[@bluejacket4734]

that is great! keep pushing, you are doing so well. never let yourself cave in!

[@Rifi77]

Same here in the Netherlands

[@JenniferRosaie]

After loosing 2 family members who struggled with alcoholism most of their life to liver failure, I made the choice to stop drinking even socially. honestly I can’t see how it releases stress, it just induces anxiety after not only what it’s done to my family but what it’s done in past relationships. It’s a touchy subject when for some people alcohol comes with fun memories and good times, others it’s trauma and death. Thank you for being an advocate on this subject 💜

[@ethanburgess5115]

Dang. I stopped drinking back in march (about 10 months after my 21st) and I feel so supported and proud to see so many of my peers are in the same boat. Proud of you for sticking it out, everyone. Keep it up!

[@ThisIsMyRodrick]

Why is there such an agenda around drinking, there is nothing wrong with it.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Way to be on control of your health. No better feeling than being clean.

[@nerdock4747]

@@ThisIsMyRodrick Welllllllllllllllllllll... Alcohol was first developed by the ancient Egyptians to keep slaves docile and in control, it's also called alcohol poisoning, because it's actually poison, being drunk/drinking is really just pushing your body toward an acceptable threshold of toxicity. Also, studies have proven that it's significantly worse for a person than smoking weed (though that isn't great for other reasons). Point being: Yes, drinking is really bad for us, but if you want to drink, go for it (I have a drink now and then), nobody's stopping you. But it's quite the strong stance to say "wtf is everyone's problem, there's nothing wrong with it" without doing at least a little research first - because there's a lot wrong with it, lol. EDIT: You couldn't even make it 3 minutes into the video??

[@Solid-Cipher]

As a newly 25 year old from Scotland who was 21 when COVID started I had 4 years of legal drinking and partying before lockdown I hardly went out of control and me and my friends went to festivals all over the world and made friends with people that I never would’ve had the chance to meet if I didn’t party. However the 18 and 19 year olds I’ve seen don’t know their limits and constantly seem to be throwing up. I think drinking has been made the villain but it’s young people who never got the chance to sneak out and have fun because of covid so now they don’t know their limits. I am also born in 98 so I’m technically Gen Z

[@ThisIsMyRodrick]

@@Solid-Cipher facts bro. Everybody in these comments section act like sheep. Following Brett's lead. Saying their life is better, it's all just a illusion. There is nothing wrong with going out and living a little. There is nothing wrong with parties but these geniuses act like you just broke the law. Can't think for themselves and decide their own decisions. It's all an agenda by Dailywire and these Bafoons are falling for it. I am heavy drinker and I smoke weed, and ik my limit. Am I gonna stop because everyone else is, no. This is my life, so let me be. And secondly, to everyone in the comments, stop telling you stopped drinking. Guess what, nobody cares, its called attention seeking.

[@chadstokes6532]

I was a horrible heroin addict after my 5yr old died.. I was a straight Junkie for over 10 years.. but today I can truly say I've been sober for 2 and half yrs.. it's a battle constantly but it's completely worth it... anyone struggling belive me it does get better.. it takes time but you will be so happy in the long run.. I love u all

[@Dapryor]

Damn, that is heavy. I’m sorry about your child. I’ve got 3 years sober and it has been tough. But dealing with your situation must’ve been so much more difficult. Congratulations!

[@chadstokes6532]

@@Dapryor thanks... keep doin good.. I try day by day.. Much love

[@neonbible08]

Congrats keep it going

[@aubreycarter7624]

Congratulations on getting and staying sober! I am sorry to hear about your child. I can't imagine how heartbreaking that must have been.

[@somebodythatiusetoknow2027]

I’m 28 and made the BIG decision this year to quit alcohol for good. In the past, I always find that when drinking alcohol, I get severely depressed and introduce extreme negative thoughts. I was mostly a social drinker, not really a frequent drinker so it’s easy enough

[@khrystynaket]

Oooh, same situation here

[@griffin1366]

28 here as well. I didn't drink until recently.. I'm using it to cope :(

[@PatrickRambles]

Well done, Brett. I finally laid off the sauce in 2019. Stuff caused quite a bit of grief for me. My life is infinitely better for it. You're brave for sharing this and fantastic job for using your platform to educate young people about it ❤

[@mikejordan5962]

Good you for guys, I quit too. Unfortunately not until many hurts and bad choices made me sick and tired of living a crazy life. It took me getting a dui right around son’s wedding, very embarrassed. Especially due to when 15 my father was killed by a drunk driver, horrible accident. Much loss. Changed my life and now work w at risk kids and try to show them a better way to live. It’s really great when known ppl like you too can set an example. Ty

[@cassandra4832]

I have never met anyone who regrets not drinking. I have met a lot who regret it, though, myself included. 2 years sober and it's not always easy, but coming at life clear headed is so worth it. ❤

[@jr7853]

6y for me. 🎉

[@SokarEntertainment]

To be fair, its hard to regret things you don't do.

[@Tespri]

@@SokarEntertainment actually people usually regret things they don't do. For example not confessing their love to someone who they love deeply, until it's too late.

[@TeenageDirtbag8]

Nice good job

[@snoozyq9576]

​@@Tespriso people regret not drinking usually rather than regretting drinking? 🤔

[@Emileeinmaine]

I’m 8 years alcohol free! I rejoice every time I hear someone got sober 💕

[@MaximusAugustusOrthodox]

Congratulations! God bless you and your loved ones.

[@adamm5054]

Congrats...im 8.5 years clean

[@BibleNutter]

I thought it said, "I'm 8 years old and alcohol free!"

[@ag3210]

So glad Brett and Candice have dug deep on this topic. I’ve never touched alcohol or drugs and just accepted the fact people generally wouldn’t understand my choice and long made peace with it. Have to say, it’s nice to see this change in the culture and to support people who choose to become sober.

[@kraftylefty6559]

Good on you! Surround yourself with people who understand and respect your decision. While I drink alcohol on occasion it's never enough to get me drunk/hungover because I don't want to lose control of myself, and would never think to push it onto others who don't want it.

[@ibraheemsalkini3123]

Congratulations, good for you, I'm Muslim so I feel you ❤

[@randommonkey5418]

As a non-alcoholic since 27 years (I am 27 years old lol), it feels like the most question I was asked was not "how are you?", "how do you feel?" or "what makes you happy?" - the most question I got asked was: "why do you not drink?" ... I am glad you did this video Bratt and I hope that more and more younger generations (especially) will start using their brains and ask "why the hell do you drink so much/often?" ...

[@rickmossop3733]

"Bratt" LOL

[@a_freeman18]

As someone who broke from the addiction cycle in my family, I'm extremely happy this is becoming a thing. I've seen what addiction to alcohol and drugs does to a family, and people saying enough is incredible. Side note: to everyone tackling sobriety and recovery, congratulations, and keep going! Whether you're on 1 day or 1 decade, I know it's a battle every single day. Just know you're not alone, and theirs people pulling for you! Even this random youtube commenter

[@NativeIrish45]

I'm proud of you sis. I quit drinking after my brother died in a car accident. He was 21 and he was drinking and driving and he died exactly a month after his 21st bday. My mom really could never face it and drank herself to death she died of renal failure about ten years ago. Stay sober. Now people that work in the bars are drugging the drinks for the traffickers so it's not safe at all.

[@jennalavena]

what he went through caused you to not go through it yourself. seeing other people especially our loved ones go through an excessive amount of pain really causes us to never wanna put ourselves through the same thing

[@jeremykillpack7265]

What a harrowing example. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mamapikas_thick_shlong]

Oh no, I’m sorry for your loss

[@Slamdoxicalz]

Wait, we're all ignoring the bar drugging bit? Which bars? Where is this?

[@TheOGJeff]

I'd like to point out, that it wasn't drinking / the alcohol that was the problem, it was the mindset and culture or combination, and for your mom the pain of losing her child, which put her into another mindset. Drinking is fine, but don't get drunk, don't drink and drive, don't drink to death from misery and pain, don't drink if you don't feel you can handle it, learn from your experiences, and to everyone reading this, don't do anything that could be / is an escape from your problems or feelings in life. I'm not advocating for alcohol, but just trying to show that it's not always drugs or alcohol that is the problem. Certain kinds of drugs definitely are, but that's for another thread. I'm sorry for your loses.

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

I luckily never got into drinking. I’ve never taken a drink in my life. 3 of my 4 grandparents died from alcohol related issues. I decided not to carry it on. The smell luckily turns me away. It’s hard to believe how people younger then me drink. I could never do it. I pray for those who are struggling that they stay away from it. Brett is honestly the last person I’d expect to be a drinker

[@joelexline9]

How old are you? That is amazing to me, very impressive. I must live in a degenerate area because i didn't know a single person who could say they never ever had a drink. Well done 🎉

[@nagatoritsu]

Great to hear,also never had a drink in my life,reasons being seeing how it affects the people i had in my life i feel like the reason alot of Gen z dont drink could be because of how they see how toxic it is from friends or family members abusing it and completely ruin their lifes

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

@@joelexline9 21. I have accidentally taken sips. Like last thanksgiving I accidentally took a sip of my sisters wine and it was terrible. It reminds me of a three stooges when moe drinks paint and I had the same reaction he did

[@qu9353]

​@brettcooper009.--I need to see your bosss

[@eugene9852]

In my younger student days, there was a time when I would be out drinking every weekend, like everyone else I knew. My mum used to warn me that I had relatives who'd had serious problems with alcohol, some who had even died from it. I didn't listen obviously, as tends to happen at that age. I know now that I could easily have gone down a very bad path, but fortunately I kind of figured out on my own that it was no good, and eventually quit completely. I don't even drink socially now, not at all.

[@woohoomike]

I am very proud of you. On Feb. 5th, I had my 20 year sobriety anniversary. I was one of the biggest drunks around(3 big bottles of Jaeger per week) and thought 'What if I am not funny and popular if I was sober?' It was the best thing I ever did so now I just play sports and travel...I am 65 and am a bartender. Congrats to you and all others who are sober or trying to get sober. You can do it!

[@charlottedanek973]

Woo Hoo Mike 🎉😅😊

[@xoxomimi7482]

I'm on the younger side of Gen Z, and after hearing my family's stories about alcohol drugs, and even smoking or vaping; I've made up my mind I wanna be sober and live life to where I can remember things. I'm so glad there's so many people becoming sober

[@TeenageDirtbag8]

Ye you do you

[@ayarriba9093]

Good for you, though drinking doesn't mean that you can never remember anything and are always blacking out... That's where restraint, maturity and knowing what's sensible comes into play. It doesn't have to be all or nothing

[@xoxomimi7482]

@@ayarriba9093 I understand that fully! But since my family has a line of addictive behavior where all i’ve ever seen is black outs; i know i would most likely be the same way.

[@romildapearl4445]

Good decision

[@rainbow_af3171]

That’s not gonna last long

[@HeyApples]

My body chemistry told me no to drinking because it only made me sick or sleepy, never put me in a feel good state. And it really opened my eyes to how many peoples' identity is so wrapped up in drinking... they only know how to socialize, party, or spend their leisure time in the presence of alcohol. Starting to see some blowback against that trend and I think it would be a boon for that to take hold.

[@TomatePasFraiche]

My wife and I barely drank at parties for the longest time and once she was pregnant we just naturally stopped drinking together and since then have never got back to drinking alcohol and it’s been a couple years already. I feel as if alcohol actually is a distraction during events, and we slowly faded it out even in our broader families and it feels so normal now without it.

[@kris5596]

Barely drinked how can y'all relate?

[@Susdhshsushs]

You must be boring at parties then

[@TomatePasFraiche]

@@Susdhshsushs 🚮

[@ThomaskincaidMMA]

she stopped drinking cause it's bad for you.....there just saved you all 11 minutes

[@lizard1971]

😂

[@silvercunningham493]

Shhhhhh

[@archangel_josh]

My wife and I are nearly 10 months sober after 20+ years of weekend binge drinking that started as rite of passage fun Friday night drinking and ended with us basically being alcoholics from Friday 5pm to Sunday morning. It's been really easy to quit, we're lucky, absolutely no cravings or wishing we could drink again.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Congratulations 👍.

[@JSGaming0327]

That’s amazing I’m really happy for you Brett!! I’m 19, I’ve never drank or smoked or anything else like that and I’m very proud of myself for that because a lot of kids around my age think there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@colerainswaggify6387]

Congratulations, I hope you keep it up! You're going in the right direction! I was a smoker for 3 years, from age 19-22, and it took a near death experience for me to put the joint down forever. Been clean for 5 years, 27 now. I'm proud of the young people who say no to alcohol!

[@Yuural]

You should be proud. I had my first drink with 13 and promptly got alcohol poisoning by downing half a bottle of vodka due to peer pressure. Am 23 now and still can't even smell alcohol without dry heaving. I've seen so many kids with a lot of potential drink themselves stupid before turning 18 that i honestly can't but respect anyone who refuses this poison. For context : i live in germany so teenagers drinking hard stuff especially in more rural areas is not that uncommon. At least its more switching over to weed now even tho our boomer government is deathly afraid of red eyes and munchies.

[@JSGaming0327]

@@colerainswaggify6387 Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! Wow I’m so sorry that you went through that and I’m very happy that you’re clean now. Congratulations to you too my friend!! 😊😊🥳🥳🎉🎉

[@JSGaming0327]

@@Yuural Thank you so much!! Ahh dang I’m so sorry about that but I’m so glad you’re doing better now!! Yeah I understand that I’ve felt kinda sick from being near alcohol one time. Ahh Germany I’d like to visit there one day! I want to visit many different countries and Egypt is the first place I want to go. 😄😄😎😎🇪🇬🇪🇬💯🔥

[@wo_w6640]

Same here (17), stay strong my dude

[@ryderadkins1319]

I never feel like I use alcohol to cover my anxiety or just to fit in. I enjoy the ritual of sharing a drink with a friend in the same way I enjoy going to dinner. I’m happy to see all of you in the comments are making positive changes in your lives, but I’m going to continue to socially drink

[@Neotheaterr]

Good for you! We’re all mainly tackling alcoholism though, I think a lot of us have a drink every one in a while =]

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

Ya looking through the comments and everyone saying “I stop drinking altogether” it’s like it’s ok to drink every now and then, heck are ancestors drank a bunch, I don’t really drink much beer mostly vodka or wine, which is good for you in moderation and cleans up your system, I bet everyone in the comment section takes pills or cold medicine “ but that’s ok” lol, I don’t I forage for my own wild medicine in the mountains

[@angelquesito8364]

This. Needs to be said. I think when people drink every day or have to get drunk every time they drink , that is a problem. But I don’t see any problem at all by drinking socially.

[@dacrosber]

@@outdoorvideoswithbradI mean alcohol is quite literally poison…. It’s a Neurotoxin which is a poison that acts on the nervous system…. No matter how many people wanna say moderate drinking is “good” for you that is definitively not true…. Even a little poison isn’t good for you lol 😂 It’s just a way for people to justify something they know isn’t healthy for themselves

[@mike02454]

I'm in this boat as well. I have always avoided drinking when I'm in a bad mood. Since college, I have a beer or two or three socially with others, or as a cap to a great day. I took a year off of drinking with no trouble, but was surprised that there were zero noticed health benefits. I now take the first 3 months of the year off, just because. Each to their own. If you can't handle it, there are better things to spend your time doing, that's for sure.

[@Shreddfase]

I'll just say, I have done the "Drink to take the edge off" a stressful day. In some ways it worked, but over the course of years, it stopped working. Nowadays, its way better to just tackle problems with the sober mind. I never got black out drunk ever. These days, I enjoy a shot of whiskey over the course of an hour or 3. I baby it, because the flavor is delicious. I drink water the whole time with it too. Being responsible is the best thing you can be, is the healthiest.

[@pattip9573]

Great episode Brett! I loved this bcuz even as someone who is 31 and stopped drinking at 26 as well, my experience was seeing so many indigenous people who are homeless and struggling with other addictions, so it was an eye opener to not wanting to go down the same slope for me. Drinking did nothing for me except let out the thoughts I didn't want to be let out and leave more shame than good memories. So here's to 5 yrs sober! N loving life like I should have done in my late twenties 👏🏼 (ps. I'm indigenous as well so I'm not just using them as an example. It's the sad truth of my people)

[@jamiesmith2724]

I’m also 31! My two years is September 26th! Congratulations on 5!!!

[@pattip9573]

@@jamiesmith2724 congrats on the 2 years! 👏🏼 here's to many more years!

[@daisygalore2665]

I’ll never drink, even though I legally can’t cuz I’m 15. My father almost ruined our relationship and his life with alcohol. Rehab didn’t work, he didn’t stop until he realized what his alcohol addiction had done to him. Now I’ve never been happier for my dad, he’s in a relationship with a rlly nice woman, he’s healthier, and he’s back to being the dad I remember. ❤❤❤

[@jeremykillpack7265]

I'm so grateful to see this. I have never drank alcohol and both me and my religious community have been mocked for years for choosing sobriety. It is nice to see that someone who has a different background than me can echo the rational reasons for abstaining from alcohol. Thanks Brett! Keep up the great content!

[@steamed_ham1767]

A fellow member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the chat?

[@jeremykillpack7265]

@@steamed_ham1767 indeed

[@jeremykillpack7265]

How could you have possibly guessed? 😂

[@steamed_ham1767]

@@jeremykillpack7265 I’m just that good

[@BassoonOboe]

My mom explained it this way once, “No one ever wakes up and says ‘I’m going to be an addict’ they try a sip, it makes them feel good, so they drink more. It doesn’t even have to be the first time. People can drink once and be fine…” As a teen I’ve realized that all those times my mom talked to me giving me warnings like that, there are kids who never get that. She is truly awesome. My dad’s sober now, he’s an amazing man, it’s just sad a lot of important life lessons came from him. To all of you who are sober, you truly did great. I hope you keep doing good and congrats on sobriety.

[@danielbarcenas4175]

In my early 20s(I am 33 now) I thought there was something wrong with me for not liking alcohol. I use to order soda water with lemon at clubs so it looked like I was drinking. Seeing EVERYONE around me now with alcohol dependency issues makes me so happy I hate the taste of alcohol. You don’t have to drink to have fun kids! 😂

[@Mark-in8ju]

The first alcohol I had was champagne at New Years. It tasted so disgusting that I could not finish the flask. Every other type of alcohol I have ever tasted was so bitter and gross that I never used it again. I have had no interest in alcohol for 8 years. I have never used any tobacco product whatsoever.

[@Cam-gz6wx]

My mom does something similar and always says "no one needs to know that there is no alcohol in your glass". I take it a step further and say "who cares if they know there is no alcohol in your glass."🤣

[@Dylanmeads]

That is amazing to hear. I’m 17 and this makes me feel better about my decision to not drink!!

[@mephInc]

You aren't missing out on much of anything. Spend a bunch of money, have a couple hours of fun, wake up hung over, tell yourself you won't do that again, then repeat. Save the money and have memories you can remember lol

[@Dylanmeads]

@@mephInc Thank you!! God bless

[@joey4222]

You’re not alone! A lot of my friends go out and drink but I’ve never had more than one drink at a time, just to enjoy the taste. Sometimes I feel left out because of it but I’m not going to start just so I can ‘fit in’

[@alexbeardsley751]

Well your are too young to even try it for fun. My advice, never listen anyone saying it's fun or convince you try it. I speak from experience. If you happen to drink when you are over 21 and older, do it on your terms. That being said im not telling you to drink, just if you ever do in your future, make sure it is your own choice and not someone else's.

[@Dylanmeads]

@@alexbeardsley751 Thank you!! I will always make sure I do it on my terms no matter what!! God bless

[@lilyliciousss]

Hearing Lucy made me tear up bc I related so much. My angry self tends to come out when I drink and I know I’ve hurt so many people.. I’m choosing to go sober now. Alcoholism runs deep in my family (even lost my brother to it) and I want to stop the chain here.

[@TaylorAmelia]

I also didn’t drink at your age. I’m 35 now and still don’t drink, never liked it although I did struggle with drugs after an abusive relationship. Prayers to everyone who is sober or working on sobriety ❤🎉

[@ariellareyes8937]

I bet you so much younger than other people your age! I mean 35 is still young but I’ve noticed that all the people I know in their 30s who are active drinkers tend to look significantly older than those who aren’t.

[@emilyklinker3992]

I'm so happy to see you talking about this. I've never seen the appeal in drinking and glad I'm not the only one out there. I'm only 23 and it's definitely rare to hear of someone as young as us not drinking! I've gotten that exact same response from people when asked why I don't drink - "Good for you!" However I actually don’t know anyone in my family (as far as I know) that had a problem with alcohol that showed me what can happen when you drink. I don’t know what pushed me away from drinking but I’m glad I don’t!

[@oliviag6407]

Yeah, a lot of people (including myself) decide to never drink because of experiences with an alcoholic, so it’s nice that you decided not to anyway. Hopefully I can get the message through to my own children who may not have the same scare.

[@pancakedaddypro]

That's a lie. I have you on my social media and you literally just posted a picture with a margarita lol girl get off the internet.

[@Tom-zg4gf]

Wow that is so fetch, I bet you were just the coolest girl in school…

[@amberpearce710]

I am 23 and never drank and never will.

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Congratulations to all the people who have kept their sobriety up to this day.* More power to you all.

[@The89Tunes]

I stopped drinking after the only time I got blacked out drunk at a strip bar & my friends at the time left me there. I tried moderate drinking after, but I just ended up giving up on it. It's great to see other's stories on this.

[@DRFESTERPUS69]

Friends? Those sir, were not friends.

[@anonymous134y]

lmao did the stripper take your belt out and whip you with it?

[@erlingnesbakken9871]

@@DRFESTERPUS69 They taught him a good lesson on the consequences of his actions, very well done to his friends!

[@SubtoXtra]

Thank you for this. I believe that the effects of drinking aren’t discussed enough because people do not realize that alcohol IS a drug and can have the same effects as other drugs. This message can make people realize the true effects of drinking.

[@redwall1521]

I think this is true for weed more, because a LOT of people think they are perfectly fine driving under the influence. But then again, I live in California and there's a LOT of lazy stoners out here. Oh, and the driving is terrible. Correlation? Causation? :shrugs:

[@tbp_Nxon3727]

Yea hopefully more people realize that

[@rayosborne8617]

​@@redwall1521weed unless smoked, is actually not bad for your health, and edibles honestly is the only thing that helps with my addiction and sleep problems

[@luissera1296]

@@redwall1521I think it’s because Americans can’t drive to save the planet made even worse while under the influence.

[@capwb]

​​@brettcooper009.--ow come you have no subscribers brett? Weird you must be real yeah for sure

[@Tooznoze]

I believe a distinction should be made between "drinking to inebriation" and just having a drink and not even getting buzzed when saying "drinking." I drink a little alcohol at home, but I've never drank enough to inebriation (too afraid of what I might say or do while not in full control of my faculties).

[@noone2706]

This

[@drew5337]

Normal people vs addicts. About the only reason I'd ever stop at "just buzzed" would be because I'd run out.😅 8 years sober this fall.

[@NachoAE360]

Same, I don’t drink to the point of buzz or inebriation basically ever. I don’t like the feeling. I do like the taste, so I will have a drink or two a couple times a week.

[@cykeok3525]

I think the point of the new (non-alcohol manufacturer sponsored) studies are that ANY amount of alcohol increases the risk of a range of diseases. Less is better than more, but zero is best. The level of inebriation is irrelevant. Not trying to be a wet blanket, just restating what was said.

[@kevinmoore5053]

When I was young, I drank regularly, parties on the weekend, over the summer, and I'm talking underage, 15, 16, 17... In all that time I only ever was really "drunk" twice. And I didn't like how I felt during or after. So I limited myself, I learned to say no to drinks, I learned my limit. I still like how certain alcohol tastes, so I'll have an occasional beer, but not run of the mill beer, craft, or imported British beer, I enjoy mixed drinks, but I literally go weeks or sometimes months without a drink, I bought a 26oz bottle of Rum, for Christmas eggnog in 2021, and there's still slightly over half a bottle left. I respect anyone who makes a choice to not drink, especially because of an issue they feel they have with alcohol, I would never denigrate someone for making that choice. I would expect the same courtesy.

[@TheOfficialPatriarchy]

For me, drinking was more to do with socializing than getting drunk. I can socialize just as easily over a cup of coffee and honestly would prefer it, but I would still go to the pub once a week and get a couple beers with friends. After awhile, it just got old though. Same people, same discussions about mundane life. I quit going to the pub and drinking altogether a few years before the lockdowns and never looked back.

[@lavictank9574]

I’ve been 4.5 months sober it was a hard thing to stop but I finally did it and I’m so grateful for my sobriety

[@BellClan37]

I'm 34 and that same article made me quit! I used to drink at a friend dinner every Friday. And read that and felt compelled to stop. It's been better! My sleep, my anxiety, my peace. I'm glad.

[@Tom-zg4gf]

And no more invited to your friends weekly dinner party

[@KevinMartin-zn8rh]

Two years sober and it’s the best decision I’ve made for me ever. Thank you for this.

[@jenniferbush41]

Gen X here. I've never had alcohol issues. I've made questionable decisions while drinking, but I can remember everything I did. I am, however, a carb addict, so I was diagnosed as diabetic in 2010. I cut back on drinking considerably at that time. I started dating a non-drinker later that year (his parents were alcoholics) so didn't feel any pressure to drink. The last time I drank alcohol was when my bestie got married in 2012. Got toasty that night & haven't drank since. I have no regrets about it. I don't miss it at all.

[@cbaileychamp]

This is the way to do it. This is what i truly strive for. To not be like i am now and actively struggle to not get fucked up every night but also be able to cut loose and enjoy life without this debilitating fear of relapsing. Im not an addict yet but i feel the constant yearning to enter that state of apathy that being under the influence gives you. I can go nights or so without anything maybe a week but thats basically it lmao

[@MatthewoMoSmith]

Me and my wife created a mobile dry bar for this reason. We wanted to convey that a good time doesn’t need alcohol and that you can still have the fun and diverse drinks without it too

[@djan71]

You guys are awesome!

[@jamisonfawkes8537]

i’m really proud of you, brett. i’ve been an alcoholic for eleven years and i’m not even thirty yet. i really do want to stop, but always find myself back at the bottle. here’s hoping for a change.

[@maryj7423]

Rooting for you. Jordan Peterson talks about how to break this cycle.

[@TheElectricalWorkman]

Been there, just stop. Booze is absolutely soul draining. Change your mindset by changing your habits. If you drive by a liquor store on the way home take a different route. If you drink on Friday’s work extra hours that day. Change the patterns create new habits. You won’t just will yourself mentally, you need to force yourself physically and the mental part will come later on. I don’t tell myself I can’t drink, it’s just no longer in my life because I don’t have the same habits. Also I hate saying I’m sober, it instantly makes it a thing when you’re around other people, I just say I’m good when offered a drink and usually make a joke at my own expense. “I’m too good at drinking so I don’t do it anymore”. It seems to disarm the situation and doesn’t make it a thing other people get weird about. Change is grinding but that grind is growth. Find joy in the grind of life, delay the gratification, smile when life is hard. It’s cliche but its better than being a drunk.

[@ramjamflimflam]

One day at a time…

[@lucaslevonmusic]

Keep trying. Try AA. Best of luck.

[@chibisoda7083]

Do not count on hope. Hope does nothing for anyone. You need to decide to take action realize only you are responsible for your every choice. I had to reevaluate my life and my bad habits. I will be 30 in November and alcohol is not in my future anymore. Sometimes you need to a be bitch or an asshole to yourself when you catch yourself thinking you want a drink. At least that works for me. Understand that our minds can be our worst enemy. Good luck to you, I promise sobriety is the best way to live ✨💜

[@ryanelogan5540]

You're a very brave person for sharing your story to the world, Brett!! Bless you and your courage to overcome the dangerous addiction of alcohol! Stay strong!!!

[@woooooooo9061]

Brave how? Don’t be a simp.

[@carambafunciona]

Great testimony Brett! It's definetly a virtue to be able to get rid of a rooted habit. Seeking virtuosity is something corrupted and forgotten by today's society. Keep it up!

[@ThisIsMyRodrick]

da fuq?

[@carambafunciona]

@@ThisIsMyRodrick ?

[@martinry0427]

Been struggling for years but this makes me hopeful and willing to do the hard work! God blesss

[@lwarnoc]

Congratulations! This is fantastic! So refreshing to see a young conservative person speaking out about the awesomeness of sobriety. I went through a couple of rough years around 2007-2010. I had drank socially before that but during that time my marriage was crumbling, the company I worked for was bought out and my department was eliminated. My awesome career that I loved was gone. So, I decided to dive head first into the bottle. I ended up losing everything I had. When at rock bottom I finally had my eyes opened by the love of Jesus Christ and I have been sober since April of 2010. I urge people , whether you are a Christian or not, don’t run to the bottle. Now I believe that is wrong by Biblical standards but I know not everyone is a believer but when I sat down and took a good look at my life and morals I simply could not find one single positive thing or benefit of drinking alcohol. My wife has also been sober for several years now and it’s made life so much better.

[@horsebeef]

Im 3 months sober and I feel healthier than I've ever been. Sobriety really has improved my quality of life in a meaningful way and I would recommend it to anyone!

[@DuncanClair]

Fourteen months sober here! Stopped just a week before my 30th birthday, as I wanted to give a year of not drinking or using drugs a shot. I now take my sobriety very seriously and have no intention of going back. I had a bad relationship with myself, so I would imbibe, and alter my so consciousness in order to numb that discomfort of what was swirling around inside. I promise everything you are looking for at the bottom of the bottle or in an altered-state is already there in your heart, mind and soul. You just have to embrace the fear and ask yourself those hard questions. I don’t like to say that getting sober is what solely changed my life, but it’s a huge contributing factor, as it’s kept me sharp, focused and open to opportunities that I may have missed otherwise. If you’re asking yourself the question, deep down you already know the answer. If you’re having a hard time getting sober, I encourage you to stick with it. The hardest part is the first few weeks. After two months, I really felt the positive changes. Over a year later, I do not miss it at all whatsoever. No one ever regretted getting sober, and I promise the grass is greener, the sun is brighter, and the wind is invigorating. I believe in you, Bless you, and best of luck!

[@wo_w6640]

I'm a 17 year old guy, and my whole life I have always been against drinking. Every person on my fathers side (and many on my mothers) have fallen victim to addiction (with drugs and alcohol). Even my father was an alcoholic. But he stopped when I was younger cause he new it was unhealthy and that he needed to be around for us mentally and physically. I don't want to have to risk ruining my or my future children's lives due to drinking, so I have always sworn never to do it. Fortunately I have very like-minded friends who don't really have much of an interest in drinking, so it has been very easy for me (and hopefully will stay that way). Unfortunately, I do fear a social/dating life when I'm older as I know modern day it is very hard to have a social life and not drink. Congrats to you Brett for stopping, much respect. (By the way I am not sending hatred to anyone who drinks. You live your life, I understand many people can control it just fine.)

[@StitchAW]

As someone who just recently turned 20 I have great pride in never having been drunk or high especially since I grew up in a family where every one is constantly drinking and smoking and i congratulate anyone who can overcome a habit that their younger dumber self got into

[@TeenageDirtbag8]

Yep

[@llamasugar5478]

It sounds like there’s a genetic as well as cultural predisposition to alcoholism in your family. Good on ya for choosing your own path!

[@Neotheaterr]

Same here! Half of my family are on drugs and drink lots if alcohol and I haven’t had a sip of alcohol not have I ever taken a hit of anything.

[@theskyisteal8346]

While moderate drinking is one of my hobbies, I can proudly say that I have never been drunk or high. I seem to have a family with addictive tendencies but it looks like (mercifully?) my capacity to get addicted to things is entirely spent on something that only negatively impacts my mental health, not my finances, physical health or my personal relationships (directly).

[@starkshark_9973]

thank you for talking about this Brett! i've sworn off drinking for the rest of my life. my fiance and I are getting married in December and having a dry wedding. i cannot count how many people that are not happy with that decision. it's absolutely wild

[@Omegatron07]

Alcoholism is such a problem in our society, I wish people could just drink responsibly.

[@javiermorales1268]

Congrats Brett! I've never drank in my life, since it took so many lives in my family and too much pain. You have more to lose than to win. Thanks for raising your voice in this subject 😁

[@WineOnTheDime]

I'm a wine reviewer and I think that every person should decide what is best for them. I applaud you for deciding to quit drinking and I hope you continue to have an amazing career.

[@khalidacosta7133]

What is best for all people is not to drink, regardless of who you are. We haven't normalised heroin... so why alcohol?

[@el-grouchomcoc5602]

Cuz it's legal. And as an alcoholic, I wish it wasnt.

[@khalidacosta7133]

@@Raven11287 That's the issue, people drink, not because of taste or bizarre health claim, it's to get an effect from it. Body builds up a tolerance so you have to drink more to get the same effect. Much like cigarettes, it is highly addictive.

[@TeenageDirtbag8]

I agree except for the career part I hope she fails miserably

[@j_freed]

In your profession, do you spit or swallow?

[@roxanneayahs3950]

5 years sober and best decision I ever made! You go Brett ❤

[@donnix1192]

I was very irresponsible about what substances I consumed from 17-30, and every negative thing that happened to me alcohol and drugs were always the culprit, arrests, DUIs etc. So much happier with that out of my life.

[@deminybs]

I thought this was trans Ben ?

[@BjornSummer]

I gave up drinking almost 15 months ago, and I've never regretted the decision. It feels great, you have more energy, clarity of mind and you are at peace with yourself. I recommend everyone who is considering to do so ... to do so. It will change your life.

[@crazysilly2914]

you do realize, you can drink alcohol without getting drunk, right?

[@BjornSummer]

@@crazysilly2914 As you may read out from the comment, I was a heavy drinker. So yes I know all sort of ways you can drink, including the ways of not getting totally hammered. But also you can read out from the comment, that I had an issue with alcohol, and I just told people that it feels great to be sober. Your comment seems a bit one sided, that's all.

[@crazysilly2914]

@@BjornSummer my parents drink every day, but they never get drunk or tipsy and have never even been so much as tipsy once in their whole lives...

[@DoctorHero]

Seeing my dad’s alcoholism and how it affected the family, I will always be sober. My dad has been sober for a year and half, by the way!

[@lonestar2078]

as a teen, I never understood why my peers were so in favor of lowering the drinking age. now I know it's because they were already drinking, probably behind their parents' backs. my parents occasionally had alcohol, but it wasn't that big of a deal, and even when I was first allowed to drink, I didn't really care. I'm now 33 and I don't remember the last time I had a drink. might've been on Election Night 2020

[@donkhorse]

I stopped drinking back in 2003 when I was 23. I stopped because it seemed like a huge waste of money. Sadly just 5 years later I lost my only brother to alcohol addiction. 😢

[@EnvyDSin]

Never drank in my life, 38. Got mocked for affirming being straightedge. While not being an alcoholic (thankfully), seeing my mom drunk was my proof for me to never touch alcohol.

[@mgs.915]

I’ve never really been a drinker myself. I’m 25 and I like to try different stuff just out of curiosity but typically don’t like it. Happy for you and your decision there’s definitely a lot of reasons to be sober!

[@skydew5739]

Im actually a muslim and it raises my spirit that people nowadays are tackling alcohol addiction at its source. Good job to those who are trying to and those who have done it.Wish you the best luck guys❤️❤️.May god bless you.

[@nomoskarramin637]

me too, it's good to see Christianity hasn't died out

[@lsanchez1822]

That is one rule you guys have I highly respect and wish it was more widespread. Alcohol causes too many problems and ruins too many lives. When I was a kid I wanted to drink because of how the media glamourized drinking alcohol and from the social pressure to drink. I thank God that I never drank and have been sober all of my life.

[@gisofkntalented]

Hug online from fellow muslim here❤🙌

[@nourgaser6838]

It's weird for me (and I believe most Muslims) to see so many people struggle with alcohol addiction, since most of us never even encounter it in our lives, so we don't have any desire whatsoever to drink. It's not something you often see or really think about. I'm glad the new western generations are sobering up, hopefully one day alcohol becomes completely forgotten about and banned like all other drugs. There are many, many other ways to enjoy life, celebrate, or deal with greif.

[@nourgaser6838]

Just to be clear, while alcohol is haram (prohibited) for Muslims, it's still legal in most Muslim-majority countries, it's just a niche market with not that many users due to the cultural shame surrounding it and general disinterest in it. I believe even most non-Muslims living in Muslim-majority countries don't drink since they share the same culture.

[@schasney1915]

I'm sober a year and a half last week. Best move of my life.

[@snakeittillyoumakeit]

My husband and I quit drinking a year and a half ago and it was the best decision we've made! Totally agree. Thanks for making these videos! Huge fan. ❤

[@Iamachad-qf6qj]

Must be boring for your man now.

[@lorisullivan327]

Congrats!! 🎉

[@whitedogsblackcats]

​@@Iamachad-qf6qjIf he's bored just because he's not drinking, he'd be his problem. Not hers.

[@user-ly3li3ex8c]

@@Iamachad-qf6qj If you need a drink in order to not feel bored or to cover your sense of dissatisfaction in life, drinking is a cope that is holding you back from making needed life changes.

[@pancakedaddypro]

Girl you don't even have a husband lol

[@Dopamined]

I'm 30 and have been struggling with alcohol since university. All-in or nothing type of relationship with it. I was able to kick it for several months at a time, sometimes up to half a year, but always ended up picking the booze up again. Contrary to some of the testimonials here, my journey of being sober wasn't met with much support if any. Depending on your surroundings, it can be more complex than a simple habit to quit. Happy to read the successful stories and, one day, i'll hopefully be able to add mine to the lot. But not today, and that's okay too.

[@Exas1519]

I've never met a single person who was better in any way while they were drunk. It honestly baffles me how people use drinking as an excuse to do stupid things as well. The alcohol doesn't force itself down your throat.

[@pavito9997]

im more chill when im drunk more smiley and whatnot

[@Exas1519]

@@pavito9997 you can be all those things and more without alcohol friend! You don't need it. If people only like you when you're drunk that's their problem not yours. Find better friends.

[@pavito9997]

@@Exas1519 people like me when im sober and drunk, just im more happy when im drunk even when alone

[@Exas1519]

@@pavito9997 I'm sorry to hear that second part. No one should need substances to be happy. They have an effect on your brain to make you think you need it. But there's another world out there friend you just gotta find it.

[@nyarlat2609]

​@@pavito9997same here. I'm much more friendly and sociable, and it's one of the few things that let's my brain slow down so I can actually sleep normal. I don't get this new conservative teatotaller movement, prohibition failed guys. I drink very little, but don't see the point in condemning a drink that has existed alongside nearly our entire civilization across the world. I have bigger issues with smoking, because when you use it, you share it with everyone around you whether they like it or not.

[@hike2x-]

Anyone else here like me that hasn’t done any drinking ,smoking, vaping, drugs, partying and etc… promised myself at a young age that doing any of those things weren’t for me now I’m 22 and never did none of them 🙏🏾

[@daintyGorilla]

I’m on year two working to get to thrreeee!! I’m glad People are SOBERING UP :)❤

[@Caveman_Conor]

Right now watching this I’m 10 days away from 1 year off alcohol. I’m so excited after drinking like a fish for over a decade. I started this off as just a challenge for myself and had big plans to break the streak on the 1 year mark with my friends but as I got closer to the date I looked back at how much my life changed for the better in the past year and realized how great I feel so I decided to keep going. I have way more energy, I’m losing weight, I got a new truck that I never would have been able to afford if I was still drinking, I started dating a super supportive girl who also doesn’t drink, and I’m starting my own business, I’m on track to buy my first house. And all that happened in the past year. Why would I want to drink again?

[@crosion5]

So amazing. Keep it going. You don't need alcohol and all the problems that come with it in your life.

[@iam.Still.H]

It’s actually awesome that celebrities stopped drinking, nobody will make their own choice unless someone else is doing it.

[@lazcoroner1483]

Oh my god my head.. like why?! Why would you consider this person a celebrity!?

[@gavisznarrestfdj9331]

Is it bad that im addicted to women?

[@YesTHATJohnSmith]

@laz_coroner1483. ... 🤔 I would think it somewhat obvious that Mz. Cooper's a celebrity. (For instance: how many Net-shows do *you* have?)

[@mariaylllow]

@@lazcoroner1483so you would think Taylor swift as a W person?

[@SRose-vp6ew]

Your question is why would you consider this person who gets nearly 2,000,000,000 views to hear her opinion a celebrity?

[@FreddyBoBeddy]

Been several months since my last drink. Was just considering going to the store to pick up some booze telling myself it'd just be this once, decided to stay home instead and browse KZbin, then just happened to find this video. Life is weird sometimes, man. This video helped remind me it's not worth the damage it does to our bodies. Now, I just gotta give up vaping.

[@el-grouchomcoc5602]

Don't do it. I quit for 60 days exactly a couple years ago and it took forever to work my way there. On day 60 I bought a 6 pack to "reward" myself. 6 turned to 12 and 12 turned to a case by the end of the night and I haven't been able to stop again. I spend anywhere from $350-500 a month on alcohol and I'm working on re fixing my mindset once again after 2 years. Gonna attempt to quit all together again

[@kittee6409]

I'm 22. I've never had alcohol in my life, and I am eternally grateful that 11 year old me made that decision and stuck to it. Drinking is so harmful, and American culture pushes it so much, especially on young people who it can harm the most. Encourage sobriety whether they are a kid who has never drank like me or an 80 year old who drinks all day.

[@ShamliseG]

American culture really doesn’t push it much compared to others, except others where it’s against their religion.

[@mysticjais]

​@@ShamliseG Drinking isn't even against my religion (Sanatan Dharm) but still drinking is frowned upon by society in South Asia, especially in India! Even most college going kids don't drink alcohol, if they are caught drinking it then they will get judged by the society and even face punishments since it is PROHIBITED by LAW in some states! Drinking culture is just too weird!

[@kiwijedi6442]

American culture 😂

[@thebalerman]

It’s nice to hear about more people thinking this way. I have never tasted alcohol or done any drugs and never wanted to. Socially my friends know and knew that I don’t drink and they accept/ed that and never pushed it. I’m glad that I never did think I had to drink to have fun. I know alcohol isn’t really good for much so it pains me to see my friends drink when they could be perfectly fine without it. But I also don’t judge those that drink. It just leaves me torn between “hey you know you don’t have to drink to have fun let’s go do something fun without drinking” and sounding like their parent lecturing them on why they shouldn’t drink.

[@iam.Still.H]

I’m loving the fact that Gen Z is more sober than millennials. It still won’t counteract the fact that Gen Z is doomed💀

[@missydiamond9310]

Or the fact all of gen z are addicted to vaping

[@italkgory99]

Gen Z is trying to hold the world on their shoulders

[@johnjones9901]

Seriously, Brett just becomes more and more amazing every time she opens her mouth! ❤️🙏

[@ErikIronblood]

I don't drink often, maybe a shot or two every couple of months. It's a relief to see my generation is recognizing the dangers of alcoholism and choosing to drink less.

[@gavinteets9893]

As someone who is 6 months sober. Can definitely say the stigma is really difficult. Its hard being at social gatherings with friends where there is alcohol because its hard being the odd one out. I can definitely relate to what Mchale said. Once I have that first drink I wont stop.

[@stars6531]

As a 15 year old I never want to drink because of how I saw my biological father drinking and what he did to me and my mother because of it

[@Extraordinaryee]

I thought Candace said she still drinks wine on vacation which isn’t quite the same as being a non drinker. But, I must have misheard. Glad you’re both completely sober now!

[@Extraordinaryee]

@@remym3107 right…I know a handful people that are Gen Z who claim “not to drink” but really mean they drink on occasion as I have seen them drink multiple times. I also don’t care what others choose to do it’s just odd to claim to not be a drinker but still drink on occasion. All you’re saying is you aren’t a heavy or binge drinker. 🤷‍♀️

[@adg21092]

Gen Z doesn't drink near as much because of how much more accessible marijuana/cannabis has become. Even as recent as ten years ago having cannabis products on your person was a felony in most states, now you can just walk into a dispensary and purchase whatever you'd like in over a dozen states. Makes sense alcohol consumption has gone down.

[@thegreatattactor]

This is the correct answer.

[@MrNegative57]

Drunken man's words are a sober man's thoughts. I got sober about 6 months after my 21st birthday, still sober. I'm 59. 21 Jan 86. I have done any and everything I want to do. I am still moderately nuts. I'm not against anyone else drinking. Not their problem. I'm responsible for me.

[@D.J.137]

I'm an alcoholic but I've been sober for ten years unfortunately my brother wasn't able to stop he passed last year from liver disease so I'm glad to hear people are drinking less

[@TheLateNightCritic]

Brett is the best role model!!!!

[@ayarriba9093]

I am so happy for anyone who's made the decision to no longer drink and find it makes them a happier, better person. I love a drink (not from a getting drunk perspective, I just actually love the particular taste and craft of things like wine in particular), but respect anyone who knows what is best for them personally. Its the beauty of having freedom to make personal choices.

[@user-de2vv8it1e]

Good for you Brett! Its great to see you realizing something that is a stumbling block for you and taking steps to conquer it. Keep it up!!

[@LadySofia_Zamora]

I started drinking at 11 and I wasn’t addicted until I was 15, trying to quit alcohol was the hardest thing I ever had to do and it lead me to abuse other substances in search for “replacement” I was just waiting to die at one point but I stopped waiting for someone else to come and rescue me, before you get into any type of weird shit think if you alone can pull yourself out of it as easily as you jumped into it bc you alone are going to be the only person that has full control of your life and no matter what other people do your own decisions will affect your life more than anything else will, you alone are responsible for yourself.