What Alcohol Does to Your Body

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Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

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

I used to work at a liquor store. I had to quit after about 10 months because I just couldn’t sell alcohol to alcoholics anymore. It was so so so sad to see the same people every day, and for some, several times a day. They looked so defeated. I just wanted to give them a hug instead of ringing in their purchase.

I’m scared, I’ve abused my body so much and at 28 I feel so unhealthy. I’m two weeks sober and excited to start pursuing new interests with the hopes of feeling better.

Can we all agree that this video needs to be played in high school. So people are taught what really happens to your body. Great video!

EDIT: I didn't expect a single reply when I wrote this. I just wanted to speak about my experience and I appreciate everyone's kindness. I have reached the 2 year mark and am healthier than I every was before in my life. I have lost 40 lbs. have taken martial arts for 20 months, am fit, and have received 2 promotions at work. I appreciate you all and hope everyone has a great day. Original post: I was a heavy drinker for almost 20 years. I am currently 12 days away from 1 year sober. Not a day goes by where I do not want a drink and the struggle doesn't go away, I just continue to deal with it day by day. Kudos to anyone that continues the journey, whether it is day 1 or 1000, day 1 for the umpteenth time. Whether you are in recovery or if you want to quit and are thinking about it, know that people out there that do not know you at all are rooting for you.

I am a retired Coroner and nothing helped learning and staying sharp more than autopsies, exposure to the real thing. Always was a honour and humbling to witness these wonders.

6 yrs sober today after being put in icu an diagnosed with cirrhosis. So happy and healthy today!! I’ve never felt better 🙏🏼🤙🏼 so glad to see something like this this for others to learn understand 😊

Three years sober from alcohol. My body has never felt better and my liver is my homie now I take care of him <3

I gave up alcohol one year ago. I'm a recovering addict as well and it's a very difficult battle to win. But I'm winning it. Just went through the end of year stuff sober for the first time in 20 years. I feel a bit depressed today and watching this helped me.

I’m 29 and never drank a drop of alcohol my entire life. At some times I thought I was missing out on some fun, but the more time passes the happier I am of my decision to be lifelong sober.

I am a very heavy drinker who just stopped a few days ago I'm learning about alcohol help videos and happen to come across this one but the anatomy absolutely fantastic really really helps say no to when you want to have one.thks for sharing this 👍

Been liquor free for 4 years, cut cigarettes and vaping out over a year ago........And I dont regret a second of it. I battled with alcohol for 15 years. I have lost 60lbs, and I am back to running 3 to 4 miles again everyday and lifting weights. Health=wealth

My Mom donated her body & her brain really helped doctors to learn more about Lewy Body Dementia. I’m very proud of her.

My lasting cure for that miserable hangover, I got sober! I’m 38 yrs sober and even the thought of going back to that horrible time keeps me focused & sober! Grateful every single minute of every day❤

My exhusband (married 19 yrs, together 23) just passed from cirrhosis of the liver. He was a heavy drinker for at least 17 yrs. We have 2 kids that are both in their early 20s and one grandchild. His body couldn't process the toxins. The ammonia would build up and cause swelling in his brain. He had constant fluid retention and his feet and legs were severely swollen. He had jaundice. He was in and out of the hospital numerous times. He was put in assisted living and was only 55 yrs old. His kidneys started failing more and more. He would have times where he was not coherent due to the toxins building up and would need to go back to the hospital. He passed on Oct. 29, 2023. We miss him so much. 😢

I'm a nurse and I never had a professor who broke things down like that.. YOU ROCK!!!!!! AMAZING JOB!!!!!

I worked for a booze company for 30+ years: every year we had to spend a day on "alcohol awareness training". In my very first year (1975) the guy said "the definition of an alcoholic is somebody whose consumption of alcohol is costing them more than just the money". Sums it up perfectly.

All tearing up. Mom donated her body to Wits University for medical science. Bless her soul. I will be going the same way. So good to hear that you appreciate the gift of after life. ❤