How Alcohol Affects Your Brain And Body

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances on the planet. Someone dies from alcohol use every ten seconds, and one night of binge drinking can take a huge toll on your immune system.

Dr. Samuel Ball of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASAColumbia) reveals the myriad effects alcohol has on your brain and body. Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI Video team focuses on technology, strategy and science with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.

[gefferystones]

could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. Also 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.

[brianwilson]

Alcohol started out fun lowered stress made me relaxed now it makes me crazy raises my stress and gives me extreme anxiety

[ucanthandel]

I think this video is the reason I haven't drunk a drop of alcohol in 5 years. Haven't missed anything. So thank you for this short clip. <3

[Maha-rgxh]

So many people here waving off the facts. One day if they get a serious health issue, they'll wonder where they went wrong.

[dwightplock]

The only people who say alcohol is harmless are those who drink and are trying to justify their actions.

[myopinion]

Alcohol makes ya cry and wish there was no tomorrow...what a wonderful juice

[herongarcia]

I’ve just drank alcohol like 3 times in my life, (I mean going drunk af). And every time I feel more stupid, but it’s temporary

[justinosborne]

I'm not a drunk. I only consume alcohol in moderation. However, I can understand how someone can drink too much. It tastes great.

[lazarusblackwell]

I have self respect.

I have no intention of destroying my mind and my body with alcohol.

If people need to drink to be interesting and fun, then these are the kind of people i dont need in my life.

I socialize with intelligent people who dont need alcohol to have a good time.

[lasotahir]

I've never drink alchahol and I will never drink it !

[smithmilo]

I absolutely hate alcohol because my dad is an alcoholic and i have been in the car with him where I have almost died because he can't stop drinking

[motin]

Allaah says in the Quran (interpretation of the meaning):

“They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: In them is a great sin, and (some) benefits for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit”

[al-Baqarah 2:219]

The harmful and evil effects of alcohol are well known to all people, to knowledgeable and ignorant alike. Among the harmful effects of alcohol is that which was mentioned by Allaah (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al‑Ansaab (stone altars for sacrifices to idols, jinn, etc), and Al‑Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.

91. Shaytaan (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allaah and from As‑Salaah (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?”

[al-Maa’idah 5:90-91]

[lazarusblackwell]

My father and stepfather were both alcohol addicts and died from alcohol poisoning.

I am a lot better than that even if it means i have fever friends.

[Mythical]

who else is fucked up listening to this?

[FarleyMan]

It's all about quality of life, while you are alive. How are those black outs and hsng overs treating you? I know all about alcohlism and stopped drinking 26 years ago. I would have been dead long ago, instead of the healthy 65 yr old that I am.

[hamzaahmed]

Not to get religious but in the Holy Quran, it says regarding alcohol to it their is some benefit but the harm outweighs the benefit.

[lazarusblackwell]

I never understood why people find alcohol so good.

I find it nasty.

Drinking in moderation or minimal amounts is ok.

[RomanRoblox]

I've been addicted to stimulants, opioids and bendzodiazepines. Ofc those addictions ruined me, but there exists (in my experience) somewhething worse and that is alcohol. I've had seizures from the WD's and oh man those 4/5 first days were pure hell. Every minute felt like an hour. And your head keeps screaming "just take 10m walk to the store and it will be over, for now". I'd steal from the store just to temporarily feel "okay-ish". Alcoholism is a huge problem in our society. I'm sober bow but seeing ads for alcohol, a substance that ruined me, and no one gives a shit. Bro what if I'mma go and thew flyers for "oxycodone, or alprazolam for sale!!!!". And the fact that it's so socially accepted. Ofc there ain't nothing wrong with having a few drinks once in a while at a college party, or an event in general.

[ZacharyTylerJensen]

I'm here for a good time not a long time

[Lifeskeyishappiness]

They key is like everything, keep it in moderation & you'll be fine.