Alcohol, the magic potion: science behind the most harmful drug of all (Full Documentary)

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I’m a 27 year old female woke up one day stopped drinking and I’m so glad I did I’m at almost half a year without partaking in alcohol no hangovers! It’s amazing to see how many “friendships” were just drinking buddies.

Quoting some lines from a movie, "The more you drink, the sadder you become. The sadder you become, the more you drink. It's Catch 22."

I am a 48 year old male. Quit 10 years ago. Never drinking another drop. Life is so much better!

I quit alcohol over a month ago, after years of heavy drinking. Can't say that I miss it at all! A good night's sleep, followed by a lovely morning with a clear mind far outweighs any high that alcohol can provide.

I use to love drinking. I rarely drink now, but not because I’m making an effort not to. As I got older it just became less and les appealing. The alcohol ‘high’ has become something I tend to avoid rather than pursue. It’s simply no longer enjoyable, mentally or physically. Just my personal experience.

As a youngster I could mix alcohol with physical fitness but as I got older it got harder, 4 years ago I stopped drinking and now at 62 am lifting heavier weights than I was last year and feel a lot better in myself, along with quitting smoking and sweets, it’s the best life decision I’ve made.

I stopped drinking alcohol 3.5 years ago. People say it makes you feel fastastic, lying. I don't notice it in my mood, sleep, fitness, etc. I do notice it in my skin. You should stop drinking alcohol to "save yourself for later". It is an investment for a healthier future, and that is worth everything.

I've been sober for 14 months and feel great.

In August, I`ll have 26 beautiful years away from this poison. Oh, you don`t think it`s a poison? Just wait ...

Advertising alcohol should be illegal, just like cigarettes. The social damage alcohol causes dwarves every other drug combined.

68. Was a binge drinker for the most part. ‘Ah, just one more’. I started journaling when I retired and realized that the ‘days after’ drinking were much worse than the few hours of buzz. 6 months is a start. I’ve told all my close friends that I’ve quit. My mood has improved dramatically. Alcohol IS a depressant.

That's one of the things that makes me feel like a stranger in this world: I've never liked alcohol. When I was a teenager I tried several times to keep up with my friends drinking but afterwards I felt really bad. It was around 20 years old that I finally decided: alcohol and I didn't mix, and I never drank again. Today I am 70 years old and I think I made a good choice.

I was a normal American male drinker until about 7 years ago. I never got a DUI or in any real trouble drinking but I know I embarrassed myself a lot but not in a dangerous way. I had my first child at 37 though and it was a boy. For some reason I could never shake the feeling that I never ever wanted my son to see me wasted. I always wanted my kids to see me cool and in control. The logician in me told me the only sure way to ensure my kids from seeing me drunk was to stop getting drunk. So I stopped cold turkey as they say. Most of my peers didn't understand and eventually I got shunned from my social circles that involved drinking. I make sure to never tell someone not to drink and I have loads of "when I was wasted one time" stories but drunk or tipsy people seem not to want to associate with stone sober people. I ended up losing some friends and contacts but thankfully I have my own strong family that I am the head of the household. I do not regret either drinking or stopping drinking I guess I just believe there are times and places during life for everything. Well it's been about 7 years and I still have not touched a drink and the thought of the taste seems pretty yucky. Maybe after my kids grow up I will have some more drinks but I don't know. All I know is that I am happy with my decision and I am happy and respectful of others decisions. Cheers & God Bless

Alcohol is no no for us. We are way to busy enjoying nature kayaking. Alcohol isn’t conducive to sunrise kayaking trips. It’s sad to see people would rather waste money At a bar instead of outside enjoying Mother Nature. Imagine how much money you save not drinking and of course the health benefits. If you’re reading this and you’re trying to quit, keep quitting. You can do it!

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

I quit alcohol 2 years, 5 months, & 7 days ago. I won’t say I don’t miss it. I do want a beer every now and then, but, on balance, the benefits of remaining sober have outweighed the sacrifices.

Living in Britain makes people drink

Alcohol killed my spirit...The irish in me knew it was time to put the plug on the jug..Goodbye old friend

Canadian here: I have been sober for 42 years.... Alcohol was my best friend... Always there, comforting, faithful... loyal...there for all occasions... every event... arm around me in loneliness,, my friend in celebrations.... friend in times of pain and suffering... saved me from the bully's... my family... the one who loved me most...... I did not realize my friend's agenda was evil and the more I trusted the deeper the knife went into my back.... Oh to be free of such a toxic relationship...