Why More People Are Becoming "Sober-Curious"
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Alcohol has been a part of the human experience pretty much since there were humans. But a new generation of sober curious youth has been changing the way we as a culture interact with alcohol, and the reasons why are both super encouraging and kind of concerning.
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Sober-curious sounds like someone has been drunk nonstop for 10 years and is wondering what sober is like
IKR😂
like me! 🙂
Huh?? I completely disagree with that statement
that was me, until 50 days ago. now i see what im missing out on!
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I've started just saying "self care" when people ask why I don't really drink.
THIS! It’s such a simple line but it’s gold. Who could put pressure on that? Thanks for sharing! ♥️Sher
I just tell them I have 2 settings 0, or 11.
I choose 0.
a huge, HUGE part of why alcohol was super important in civilization isn't even due to the psychological or physical side effects of it, but because of its ability to sterilize the water that it's in, often ale in the ancient sense was only 1-2% alcohol, just enough to make it less likely to go bad compared to similarly stored fresh water (remember, they didn't have plastic containers yet), but the level would be low enough that you'd have to drink a LOT of it to get really drunk. Potable drinks were immensely important for traveling groups, so much so that the militaries of the world would even include sugar in rations EXPLICITLY for producing ale on the march.
I thought this was the primary reason civilization coincided with alcohol. I was looking in the comments to see if I'm completely wrong.
In colonial America Apple cider was very popular for this reason. It was not the cloudy stuff you see in the juice aisle though, it’s the clear stuff you find in the beer aisle because it was “hard” cider.
The extra calories also probably mattered for helping prevent wasting in times of food insecurity
Why not use vinegar instead of alcohol for water sterilization purposes though?
Thats not completely true. Just because a drink has alcohol in it doesn't make it potable. Pasteurization was not invented for milk, it was created to make wine safe to drink.
As a 40 year old person who does not drink at all and has never even been drunk (save for being slightly buzzed on my wedding day), this video really hit home for me. I have been ridiculed many times in my life for not drinking with friends or family during social situations and have sometimes felt like something might have been wrong with me.
I'm glad that a movement like this is out there and on the rise. I've never felt like I needed alcohol to have fun.
So happy to hear that this resonated for you! Thanks for joining us here 😊♥️Sher
I know exactly what you're saying. I haven't had a drink since 2001 and people make you feel like you're weird because you turn down a drink.
Dude! Same! I always thought peer pressure was some silly issue that could be easily dealt with. And I never thought going against something so pushed and normalized would be hard.🙂It feels great to finally feel validated!
Also, I wish people who are wanting to quit well! And if they choose to drink, I respect their choice and hope they respect my choice to not drink.
Same here. Son of an heavy drinker, I never wanted to drink. But.. drinking is such an aspect of male bonding. When I was younger there was more pressure to drink, I would just have straight 7 up. When out with relatives, I still feel a need to give a reason for not drinking. I just say, "I'm driving".
I think teaching "responsible drinking" is more imperative than ostracizing the beverage. For instance, leaving the car overnight and taking uber, walking, or a light rail is the responsible action to do after drinking a bunch of alcohol. Also, limiting oneself to one or two beers while pacing oneself is responsible too.
Some will gravitate towards ostracizing(especially self-use) depending on the walk of life they came from, it doesn't always translate into criticizing everyone who drinks or looking down upon them.
This just hit me in a different way. I drink very little because I always get hit with a wave of depression after that rivals any hangover.
It's weirdly comforting just to hear other people are opting out for whatever reason.
It's more encouraging to go out when places offer interesting choices at a bar besides water or soda to the DD.
It’s just not worth it to me to even take the risk of alcohol. Plus, there’s a lot of non alcoholic drinks that I regularly enjoy and I don’t need alcohol nor really want it
What are those non-alcoholic drinks that you enjoy
@@Django0324 Honestly, orange hi c😂 but also like tropical drinks!
how unfortunate, a few beers at the end of a long super hot day is great, you aren't loopy or useless, just a bit relaxed and feel happier,especially if you have a friend or partner to chill with for a movie or game, makes it more fun and exciting, not like you gotta do it all the time.
just a chill happy time with lots of laughs,never once had a single issue from a couple beers personally, and I've had thousands in the past decade and a half.....lets not discuss how or why i was drinking in my teens...thats...another story.
Considering I grew up surrounded by alcoholics, I view alcohol as a poison. I've never had a drink, and I never will.
The older you get the more shitty and dehydrated you feel even after a few drinks…
Your sleep gets absolutely ruined and it barely feels worth it
I would like to bring up the point of an alcohol flushing reaction. I unfortunately have this whenever I drink even a small amount. I always felt pressured into drinking by friends and family before but believed this condition was just part of what it's like. I haven't had a drink in 3 years and have to say that I don't miss it or even crave it. Don't let someone pressure you into drinking when you're seriously not comfortable with it.
I've never had a drink of alcohol and never will. It never made sense to me in my 27 years of life, and I would rather stay clear headed at all times. I refuse to even have parties in my name that have alcohol available. I regret nothing.
And that is your right live your life as you see fit. 💪💯
@@marklouis1890 Alcohol never made sense to me, and after seeing this documentary about drunk driving destroying lives of both the drivers and victims in high school health class, where I fainted because I was so infuriated, I decided I wanted nothing to do with the stuff, nor did I want it anywhere near anything associated with my name.
As an exmo atheist who always felt left out when drinks were brought up, I'm here for this. Also, most of the "upsides" of drinking can be had in safer ways by actually eating fruit, and fermented breads while completely cutting out the downsides. It's unnecessary, harmful, and expensive. Yet when I ask people for places to hookup, they always seem to say bars. 😮💨
So true! I think part of this is creating a culture where other social options are just as normal as a restaurant or bar experience. Let’s just walk the streets together! ♥️Sher
I try to get people to agree on coffee or ice cream as a first date. I do not want to see sloppiness!
@@FutureProofHealth Formon
I've been in LTRs with women I met in bars; I drank all through my 20's. Sober ten years now. If you want a totally crazy, unstable relationship to look back on and be glad you are past it....sure, go meet women in bars. Very insane behavior. Plus the drunk rides back to her house can kill ya.
New generations get high instead of drunk. Weed is legal and cool now so alcohol slid to the back row for them.
We has more health benefits and overall is better for you than alcohol. 😊😊😊. With anything if you abuse marijuana it can leave to certain side effects including depression anxiety but if you pace yourself and you know your body marijuana is a much better option but I do like to have a glass or two of wine and it's a couple times a month. I've cut back on my alcohol consumption but I still like to enjoy it
Not drinking at music festivals was game changing for my enjoyment. I found that the music and experience were much more enjoyable and most importantly, memorable. It was always hard for me to "dose" my alcohol properly, and I would always overshoot into blackout territory. Plus, just as a drug in general, alcohol sucks. It's by far the most debilitating, addictive, and potentially deadly, of _all_ drugs; yet, it's legal and sold everywhere.
Are you someone who smokes weed.
Yeah, plus when youre on Molly all you want is water anyways.
This is absolutely awesome. I stopped drinking 5 years ago at the age of 28. My career path lead me to the liquor industry and the amount of free alcohol I received for "Sample" purposes became problematic, and it also became a hobby in itself and that's when it got out of control. I know 4 former craft beer buddies who have gotten sober now with a similar story. I got some serious pushback from friends when I quit, would've been nice if it was trendy back then. There's just no room in my life for alcohol anymore. More power to the new generation taking a hard look at alcohol through an objective lens.
Nice video as usual. Missed a few points but very good overall. As stated in other comments, alcohol was (and still is) used because it was safer to drink than the water. There is also environmental issues from distilling (ie Jack Daniels mold in TN). Sober-Curious was once called being a social drinker. Its more about the experience and enjoyment of flavor instead of getting drunk. Everything should be used in moderation. When you start drinking in excess or as a crutch, then it becomes very very unhealthy. You were correct on the pressure of drinking. If modern media (ads) are pushing you to do something, you should ALWAYS second guess it and do your own research. Most modern alcohol companies just want your money and they do not care about your health. Good job overall. That was a lot of information in a very short format summary.
I thought I was weird for not being interested in alcohol at all
I'm more than 3 years without drinking a drop of alcohol, and it's not because I think that you can't have a healthy relationship with alcohol. No, it's just because I don't like the taste, and I'd rather drink diet soda than beer or anything with alcohol.
water > anything else in my case lol. Restaurants hate me.
I prefer hard cider. It's still has some good flavor to it while still being an alcoholic beverage. Otherwise, if the other stuff didn't get people drunk I don't think people would drink any of the real hard stuff like whiskey, tequila or vodka
I graduated 10 years ago but never got into drinking…guess I was ahead of the curve? I later found out I have PCOS and it’s generally better if I stay away from it. It’s tough when alcohol is so tightly tied to having a social life. Most people assume I’m some weird over religious person for it
I think the "issues" with drinking are more of a problem in the anglosphere... I was born and still living in the uk, but born to a German mother. Friends took any and every opportunity to go out drinking and get sloppy drunk. At uni and even after, certain friends called a good night one they could barely remember. I was brought up with access to alcohol, generally watered down wine with a meal at weekends and special occasions as a young kid, then beer and wine from early teens. So when my friends could either pass for 18 or did turn 18 and suddenly could access alcohol they got wasted. I however was always the designated "mum" on nights out, i still drank, but i drink to ENJOY my beverage and my night out. My intention is never to get sloppy drunk. When i was younger, when visiting family and friends in Germany or France for example, the situation was far different, we went out to festivals, clubbing or bars and everyone drank the same way that i do and it was FAR more enjoyable! Im 38 now, so my British friends no longer spend every weekend getting wasted thanks to being older, with more responsibilities but theres still the odd celebration when they get sh*tfaced and regret it the next day. I believe that its a cultural issue rarely seen elsewhere, especially in continental Europe. So if the tide towards being a social drinker/ moderate drinker or sober curious whatever you call it, is only a good thing.
It doesn't make sense...
When a study says "No amount of alcohol is good", how can you say that 1 or 2 glass of wine can be helpful?
You can’t just rely on 1 study to reach a definitive fact
@@BL-hw4mn well, you are correct.
Propaganda made by the wine industry
Different studies say different things. That being said as a general rule people don’t consume in moderation so Doctors say you shouldn’t have any. It’s kinda like how cigarettes are advised against heavily even though the long term studies show if you quit by 35 you have no long term health effects bc most people can’t quit if they get addicted
Alcohol and moderation especially wine and lower alcohol percentages are okay As long as you don't abuse it
Finally a video that doesn’t have a negative spin on things that people use to try to better themselves.
I understand bringing awareness to things like supplements and over-complicated skincare routines, but i was getting concerned when the message felt ambiguous around the idea of sunscreen or meditation.
Please keep presenting more positive videos or provide clearer solutions for the problems being addressed. It’s a bit emotionally exhausting watching video after video of things that my friends or I are trying to do to improve our health and each video feels like it’s a hit piece on how those things aren’t worth it at the surface level.
I TOTALLY feel you. Negativity is not my vibe and a lot of these topics can leave us feeling uninspired. Thanks for watching and sharing your insight! ♥️Sher
@@FutureProofHealth don't get me wrong, I've been subscribed since when it was Levi's channel, and have watched each video, a big fan of you as host, and the content. I just need more "here's how we can help" kinda vibe
Honestly, for me, it’s because I saw the negative affects of alcohol, and it absolutely crushed me as a young child to see somebody that I loved under the influence of alcohol and how it temporary Lee setback their life. For me, I like the feeling of being a little bit tipsy, but that’s it never fall on drunk I hate headaches and I hate throwing up so definitely not gonna get drunk for the hangover lol! I realize that I can have fun and let loose and still be in control of my thoughts and what I say. Basically I do drink a little, but I avoid all the side effects while still being able to feel a little buzzed.
I might drink once every few months at most since I've seen the damage it does to people. I've had relatives drink themselves to death, and one of my best friends is in rehab for alcohol. He has shakes, pain, and anxiety attacks when not drinking. At 24 years old his esophagus was bleeding, and he had stomach ulcers.
there is a difference between getting completely wasted every week and getting kinda drunk on occasion
Absolutely nuance balance and moderation is the key
I do not drink because when I do I can't control how much I drink and just get wasted every time. Plus I am on medication now so I can't drink unless I wanna have a heart attack.
Also keep in mind, its expensive too! A night of drinking with friends can easily go up to $60 or more (Canadian)
and with the cost of living going up, and trying to stay healthy as we get older, its just another thing to cut back on.
All the same benefits mentioned about red wine would more effectively and less harmfully delivered drinking non-alcoholic wine, grape juice, or better yet, eating red grapes!
Two things that occurred to me while watching. One is this definition of "moderate" drinking as 1-2 drinks "a day." That seems like a lot and out of date. Having one or two a day means you have to work drinking into your daily schedule, always keep it present, and make it a habit.
The other is that you didn't mention the rose of coffee shops as "third places." Catching up with an old friend or having a business meeting is no longer necessary over drinks.
Awesome topic. There are a ton of NA options out there these days. Definitely hope the trend continues.
I was a serious problem drinker for many years. And I must admit, if there were no consequences for drinking, I would LOVE to drink constantly again. But there are consequences. Irrational behaviour, declining health, weight gain, puffy ugly face and you can’t drive. It’s just a massive hassle.
Some books I highly recommend for sober curious people:
"Quit Like a Woman - The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol" by Holly Glenn Whitaker
"The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober" by Catherine Gray
and the classic "The Easy Way (for Women) to Stop Drinking " By Allan Carr.
Thank you so much for sharing these! 🥰
@@FutureProofHealth Glad to help! One last book recommendation then: The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease” by Marc Lewis.
The health benefits of alcohol are insanely overblown and far outweigh any negatives, even at a low level. The only benefits that should be discussed are those of sociability and perhaps creativity. Even mentioning possible health benefits only encourages people to justify their unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
The second half of this video is all lies, absolutely no amount of drinking is good for you, Imagine this video was about smoking and the end they say, "1 to 2 cigarettes a day is good for you".
Moderation and nuance. Consuming copious amounts of caffeine and sugar isn't good for you either yet most people indulge. If you do not have an addicted personality and you exercise self-control having an occasional drink or having a drink on the weekends should not issue you a problem. If you feel you do not need alcohol in your life to get through the day or you just are not a drinker that is absolutely fine but don't judge others for their choices
never knew this had a name but definitely onboard with this. it's pretty annoying how some people get offended or straight up disrespectful when you don't want to drink so it's nice to see not partaking become more normalized. I never liked the taste of alcohol and the headaches and crummy feeling were never worth it. plus I'd rather get my calories in elsewhere - side of fries or wings are just much more worth it IMO.
Alcohol definitely makes conversation easier with women and anyone.
How else are you meant to put up with them.
Millennial (40+) here, and in the past 10 years most of my friends have stopped drinking completely sometime during their 30’s, not only because their night life was impacted by starting families but even now the children are older, they still don’t drink at all. Not even during a christmas dinner at home or at a company party. So yeah, I would say that it is a lot more accepted nowadays to not drink alcohol for any reason not just religious ☺️ I myself have always been a social drinker and only ever drink enough to just get a little buzz, but never get drunk, I like to enjoy my drink and simply drinking anything just to get drunk was never the goal and still seems rather silly to me 🤷♀️
I agree 100% especially with your closing statement. My primary focus when it comes to alcohol is enjoyment. If it's not worth sipping I don't really find a point to drinking it. That's the primary reason I got into making cocktails at home and learned to brew my own mead. I don't like the idea of drinking for the sole purpose of getting f***ed up. It's all about flavor and relaxation (this also why I decided to re-enter the food industry. As much as I love making cocktails, the bartending scene is quite oversaturated in my area and it's kind of an expensive hobby. But that concept of enjoyment carries over to food consumption in my book).
You defining moderate drinking as 1-2 drinks every day is insane to me. What do you mean consuming a drug daily is moderate????
If you've been in close proximity to a toxic, mean drunk that can change things too. You start to associate it with abuse.
1-2 drinks a day?? That’s wild. I used to drink like that when I came of age, but nowadays? Somewhere between like 1-4 a month?
Many people average that, or more! Which is why I love that we’re out here talking about intentional drinking. Thanks for joining us here! ♥️Sher
personally as a rather anxious person, alcohol really helps me be present at social gatherings (as in have fun and not be quiet in the corner until someone mercifully talks to me) but I absolutely despise the concept of getting wasted
there is a golden spot with alcohol where you loosen up, can do all the crazy fun stuff but can still walk in straight line and not get a hangover, no need to get anywhere beyond that point any more often than once a month
once a month just for it to serve as a reminder that I am capable of being a fun open outgoing person I just need to psyche myself in
This is a very valid perspective! It’s called a social lubricant for a reason. Glad that you have found a way to make it work for you. ♥️Sher
I personally don’t drink because I was one of those people who was stuffed with medication’s when I was younger and that has made my stomach super sensitive. I can’t drink it without getting sick. I don’t know if I ever will be able to, but honestly, it doesn’t bother me, I’ve only had purely negative experiences where it burnt my esophagus and made me feel nauseous so I don’t crave alcohol.
I sobered up back in 2016 for a few months, then got back into it, but about two years ago sobered up again. It honestly started with me wanting to enjoy reading in the sun after work, but having drinks made me lose focus on what I was reading, and if I limited myself to just one or two, I would get sleepy and stop reading. So I picked up some N/A beers to have on days when I wanted to read. Then I just found that I only really cared about the flavor and have been sober (minus like, 4 or 5 drinks) since. I do still want to find a very convincing N/A Gin and Tonic though. 🤤
Drink Monday brand makes a great NA gin.
I knew sober people were dangerous, but I had no idea they were responsible for 60% of the crimes listed in the video.
I'm allergic to hops and just generally such a lightweight I didn't see the point, so I quit drinking a couple decades ago. To learn there are bars that might not serve alcohol is intriguing. I'll have to see if there are any around my area, because the coffee shops all close way too early.
Drinking because of pure pressure is pretty sad. If you don't want to drink then leave the bar. Btw I'm in full support of not drinking
i can understand not wanting to get shit faced or even severely drunk, and i understand some are nervous because either family history or they are worried about adverse reactions to random alcohols, i even understand not wanting to be too foggy in the head in public places....but none? no reason? no curiosity? nothing?
i mean people do whippits and ive never been curious about those...
You say Gen z is more conscious and healthy, yet are they not hooked on vaping? It just seems that’s what’s replaced their alcohol use. I’m curious what your pov is on that yoloc
This may not seem like a popular opinion, but I think we would all be better off if we can learn to function, socialize, and be fully present without a poisonous carcinogen. Most people in the world don’t even know what it is like to live sober and bring their full authentic self to every situation, because we have been drinking since we were teens. Dump the booze and fill your life with authenticity, and clear headed experiences. Never be ashamed for being uniquely awesome and choosing not to drink.
I was just thinking about this the other day, and then I stumbled on this video. Love it. Keep it coming!
I find it interesting that for many people they picture alcohol consumption as either getting drunk or not drinking at all. Even in the limited comments already posted here people are talking about the expense, the weight gain, etc which implies quantity. Even those not going for complete abstinence talk about it being ok to "indulge once in a while" as if any drinking needs to be to the point of indulgence.
There are people who like to have a glass of wine with dinner when they eat out, who like to have a beer on the patio while barbequing on a Saturday afternoon, who are passionate about whisky and will have a dram from their favourite bottle to cap off the week, etc.
I have an extensive liquor cabinet and yet never consume more than 2oz in a single day or 4oz in a given week. I enjoy certain liquors for their flavour and have not been drunk in a very long time--or even tipsy for that matter. Even when I was a DJ in clubs and lounges I would have a single drink when I'd arrive (if I had a drink at all,) followed by a redbull, followed by either water or diet coke for the rest of the night. I was literally at the center of the nightclub party, sober.
There is a huge difference between "having a drink" and "drinking." That's not to say I have anything against the people that want absolutely nothing to do with alcohol, power to you. I'd rather visit for a walk or over board games than in a loud bar myself. I think some people have it a bit twisted though that it's drunkenness or abstinence. As many have said, alcohol is unnecessary but so are a lot of the things people enjoy. My coffee is unnecessary as well and you can take it from my cold dead hands.
As a final thought, I think the social pressure to drink angle is a bit over stated as well. It may be true at a college house party but outside of that, very few people are going to care if you go to a nightclub to dance and drink nothing but water and pop or visit with friends with a water in your hand instead of a beer. Those who do care are not worth your time. I have gone on plenty of literal walking pub crawls with friends where I had my one cocktail at the start of the night and then pop and food everywhere else and have had exactly zero people say anything about it.
I’m with you on all of this! Especially the coffee part lol. There are so many ways our relationship with alcohol can look, but I do think it’s safe to say that culturally - we haven’t quite nailed it yet! I feel like we’re getting there though 😊 Thanks for tuning in and sharing your perspective! ♥️Sher
Because people who indulge once in a while don't feel like commenting on these videos most of the time. Why say anything when it's proven from the start, from the video and the vibe of the other comments, that no one would even try to understand? People who drink in moderation are often able to just click past videos like this because they know who they are and don't need to participate in this new trend of commenting to find others like you.
Drunk Snapchat stories are to thank for a sober curious generation
I am an occasional drinker, I often only have like soda and juice at home. I am very much against a ban on alcohol as it defines Germanic culture. People just should moderate.
alcohol just genuinely tastes foul. Don't understand how anyone can stomach it. It has been hard because peer pressure to drink is everywhere and people get offended if you don't drink.
Either you mix the drink so you don't taste the alcohol, or you buy expensive stuff, or both. If you still taste the alcohol you might just be extra sensitive to it with possibly a mild allergy.
^ agreed. On top of that, it’s definitely an acquired taste. But if you don’t like it, I would stick with something you enjoy. If anyone gets offended, that’s their problem! If your in a bind you can always quietly ask your server to bring you non-alcoholic drinks - I’ve done this for many people! Thanks for sharing your experience. ♥️Sher
Drunk people scare the heck out of me.
Two words: Kava bars.
I’ve been drinking kava for several months now, and my alcohol consumption has plummeted. I still get a buzz (albeit a different type of buzz) but still stay “sober.” I don’t lose coordination or stumble over my words.
Sounds like an addiction to me
“Alcohol seperates us
Use your head, keep in touch” - Infest
Off topic but you guys used a Little Shop of Horrors clip, which is my all time favorite movie that I thought everyone had forgotten about, and I love you all even more for that brief moment of Audrey II!!!
I'm 24 never drank, never wanted to. Not religious reasons (Catholics aren't really known for not drinking), even my parents drink occasionally. Just never wanted to or felt like it. If I have to socialize or go to a bar I just get a soda or mostly a water cup these days. It's effective and gets the job done.
My dad dislikes the stuff, and my mom only has maybe 3 light drinks a year, & sometimes doesn't even finish it.
They always told us about how it isn't evil, you just shouldn't do too much. And yet, even with being nearly 25 now, I have barely any interest in trying it. My sister tried a few light things, not finishing them, and the few sips I got, I don't taste anything different.
Maybe one day I'll try something more substantial, but I really am fine with water and occasional soda.
All the kids who had nice little childhoods under millenialls and go to clubs are going sober-curious. Good for them.
I used to not drink alcohol because I was raised by an alcoholic family, now I don't drink alcohol because my cocktail of ssri and seizure meds would probably kill me if I drank alcohol
Let's just say there are licensed psychiatrists who recommend drinking alcohol to clients with various anxiety disorders.
I guess they've found that alcohol does a better job of controlling anxiety than any psych meds they are able to prescribe😆
I used to be a generic craft beer drinking millennial, but while I still love the taste, beer just doesn’t sit well with me anymore, I get tired and don’t feel my best. I don’t drink it much these days.
As someone who sees no fun in drinking. Ive been sober 99.9% of the time for a long time.
The reason I don't drink is because almost all my family drinks, one evening on Christmas my family and I went to a relative's house and I was outside with my cousins, we started a snowball fight and I got got hit on the nose pretty badly and started bleeding, they all ran in to get someone to help me but my dad came out and was drunk already and started kicking me (at the age of 11 or 12) like a dog to get inside, but the next morning he definitely regretted it and was asking for me to forgive him which I did, and also last year as of writing this my uncle got into a bad car accident after drinking at work, he was driving on his way back home and got into an accident, they had to give him CPR and took him to the ER and still is to this day almost a year, so thats why ill never drink
The definition of sober curious literally describes a normal person aka being responsible. I felt as if this video accuses drinkers of having no self control and drinking until they black out, that is way outside the norm. And most people drink only occasionally.
The entire part about the supposed health benefits of small amounts of alcohol has been debunked: there are no health benefits. I'm surprised you brought up that topic and did not provide nuanced information. Anyway, even if it's always bad for you, no matter the amount, having a couple drinks every few weeks won't kill you that much faster to become an issue (this is what I tell myself when I occasionally drink).
Your liver is a very important organ, keeps your skin clear, your hair shiny and you alive.
I'm sober because hangovers kill me and also I'm a pothead 😂
everything in moderation, like one drink after a particularly hard day at works not bad, a glass of wine at a dinner is fine, but I think a drink everyday in the long run isn't good for your health. The "no amount of alcohol is good for you" and "red wine is good for your heart" really contradicts itself and it seems like the science community isn't quite sure, but the red wine thing might just be people wanting to believe its good for them or that it out weighs the bad
Most alcohol companies are pretty evil and predatory, but this has always been the case- even back in 1700s Russia per Solzhenitsyn
Honestly I am 36 and I didn't drink a sip of alcohol until I was 31. I enjoy a beer once in a while with dinner but thats still about it
I don't drink, because I'm plenty good enough at doing stupid things I regret without the help. And I'd prefer to remember my mistakes the next day.
AND addictive tendencies run in my family, so I just plain don't want to take the risk of starting.
AND there are so many other things I enjoy that I'd rather spend spare money on when I have it.
I could add more "and"s, but I think you get the point by now. XD
HAHAH I can definitely relate to not “needing” booze to make me a silly guy. Glad you’re enjoying an alcohol free lifestyle 🎉 Thanks for joining us here and sharing! ♥️ Sher
¨lets buy a bar!¨ is probably the worst business investment you could make as a drinker....its like a pot head opening up a dispensary.....your biggest customer shouldnt be yourself.
I never drank more than 2 alcoholic beverages (beer, whisky, some wines that I didn’t think tasted too tart) and not every day. I hated the morning after hangover, and the last time I had whiskey I got a huge headache 15 minutes later. Once I became a dad I stopped drinking because I wanted to be more present for her (she has special needs.) There’s still some alcohol in the house, but it’s for cooking (Note: don’t buy “cooking wine” as it’s usually full of salt, and will make your recipe too salty if it also calls for salt.
I have a beer or vodka tonic every now and then. Not something I obsess over. Life is short - enjoy it.
I'm not all that happy about it but I've been able to drink all day without any sleep while working nights and still be able to function and do my job without any issues or really being impaired the next night.
Binge drinking is terrible for a developing brain. But so is social isolation.
That’s why I smoke weed not exactly healthy but has a lot less negatives and I never have funny videos the day after on weed. Only ever drive with friends
did not know that about you. cheers & thank you for a great video.
Booze cost too much. Hangovers suck. The social aspects don’t agree with my AuDHD.
I'm among one of the few people who isn't affected by alcohol's effects. Drinking it leads me to having a near immediate headache, rapid heart rate, increased body temperature, severe flushing and fatigue. I'm under the impression it's due to my body's deficiency in breaking down the alcohol and producing acetaldehyde. It's commonly known as Asian Glow/ Asian Flush where I most likely inherited it from my father.
So something I think might be going on but could be a side effect we are only just now noticing of well screen time addiction. As this the first time we have access to so much screen time that it's at the point where our phone/the internet/ media in general can give such high dopamine constantly that it might not just be replacing substances but surpassing it in terms of how much dopamine we get. Without quite frankly less negative side effects.
This is a good take! As a musician I play a lot of bars and such. I also don't have a lot of money 😅 usually my rules are I'll drink 1. If it's free, 2. And if the band leader drinks, 3. Aaaand I have a strict limit on the amount even if the bar in playing at doesn't after all I have to play the gig and pack up and drive home 😅 I don't find myself purchasing alcohol often, or even ever at this point. It's just an unnecessary cost!
Took a single sip of wine once. Turned me away forever. Tasted and smelled like isopropyl. And beer: if it tastes remotely like it smells idk how tf people drink it
It must be nice to live a life you don't feel the need to escape from.
If you want a more informative resource on this topic, I would recommend the book Drink? By Dr. David Nutt
It’s bad. Period. My opinion 🙋🏽♀️
Honestly, programs like DARE in school made me just have no desire to drink. On top of that, I didn't like food with alcohol in it nor did I like the smell when other people were drinking. Also, as a student obsessed with my intelligence and learning about biology, I just didn't like the idea of what it does in the body. Also, I have been on medications that interact with alcohol basically my whole life, so why would I want to go against my doctors orders? And lastly, being sober doesn't mean you can't be there for your friends when they drink. You can be the DD, the person that watches their backs and protects their drinks, and even the person holding their hair when things get really deep. I have no problem being there for my friends when they need me. So it's like, what reasons are there even to drink? Because everyone else does it and some of the fruity drinks sound kind of interesting are the only temptations I have ever had. Even the idea that it's supposed to distract/numb you... I've always had other ways to do that. TV, video games, even food. None of these are even healthy coping mechanisms, but at least I am not blocking my neural pathways with ethanol. As this video suggests, there's way more reasons to not drink alcohol than to drink it, so I don't get why people do.
It doesn’t just numb you it releases dopamine like a high. Also it’s tasty if you like bitter flavors like dark chocolate.
Also, people are sometimes understanding of those who don't drink for religious or cultural reasons ... sometimes not so much.
It really depends on where you are from? In my country, going for work drinks its unusual and can be seen as deliberately outcasting those who don't drink. I'm so thankful for this because I don't drink and don't see why I need it.
I hate the taste of alcohol and it's so funny because I make disgusted faces after every sip 🤣
Honestly, after having maybe 3 total drinks in 2022 and 1 in 2023 so far (months ago lol) I am so glad i cut back as much as i did. Those few times i sip a drink it feels special, and i try to make it something really good. I used to work at a bar (husband was the bartender) and i drank after work with coworkers nearly every damn night!! It killed my wallet, none of us were getting paid enough to drink like this lol! This is also after years of college drinking, friends always drinking to have fun, and of course vacation drinking and wouldn't you know it; living like this led to me having a huge drinking problem where everything I drank at work or doing anything was spiked. Luckily I cant get a pleasant buzz anymore and I really dont want to. I love living without alcohol and never want to go back. Of course, I still love coffee and cannabis, but even with those things im able to have way more self control than I ever did when I drank. I (nearly) cut out drinking completely alone, I hope I can be that person who makes other people comfortable with not drinking at the function some day. Now my expensive whiskey bottles are just to look pretty lol
Maybe I just don’t like the taste?
A society filled with more stoners than alcoholics is not good
Alcohol allergies are a thing. I have it. I guess that cuts through all the awkwardness when it's a legitimate medical problem. No one pressures me to drink when they hear I'm allergic. I'm glad that others are choosing not to drink even when they're not allergic. For the unbelievers, I got heart palpitations and shortness of breath last time I had a shot glass of wine.
We cali sober out here 😉
Hey, could you do an episode about highly processed food oils? Would be really helpful!
I’ve never drank, most people don’t notice until I’m the only one fine a few hours into the night.