STOP Using Alcohol As Stress Reliever | Andrew Huberman #shorts #andrewhuberman #neuroscience

Dr. Andrew Huberman delves into the seldom talked about long-term effects of alcohol on stress. While it's common to hear about alcohol's immediate effects, such as stress reduction and relaxation, there's a hidden cost when the drinking stops. Chronic alcohol consumption, even in moderate amounts like one or two drinks per night or a few drinks on weekends, leads to significant changes in the brain and body. These changes result in increased baseline cortisol levels, which is a key stress hormone. Consequently, individuals who drink regularly experience heightened stress and anxiety when they are not drinking, as well as diminished mood and overall wellbeing. This happens because the altered neurochemistry and neural circuits drive them to consume more alcohol just to reach their previous state of stress modulation and emotional stability. Dr. Andrew Huberman explains that even moderate drinking patterns can disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to more cortisol release from the adrenal glands. This heightened baseline stress makes individuals more prone to anxiety and stress when sober. It's crucial to understand that these changes occur in people who might only drink a few drinks on weekends or one drink nightly. The effects of alcohol on stress are profound, contributing to a cycle where individuals feel compelled to drink more to manage their stress and mood. That being said, it is generally better for people to stop using alcohol as a stress reliever. Speaker: Andrew Huberman Source:    • What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & He...   Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine who has made many contributions to the brain development, brain plasticity, and neural regeneration and repair fields. FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This video has no negative impact on the original works (It would actually be positive for them) This video is also for teaching purposes. It is transformative in nature. I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary. I do not own the rights to these audio clips. They have been used, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others.