Joe Rogan has announced his decision to quit alcohol, despite admitting his fondness for it. He shared the motivation behind this unexpected choice.
We all have those moments, often following a night of excessive drinking, where we swear off alcohol forever. Our heads throb, and we’re filled with anxiety as we try not to dwell on the previous night’s escapades.
However, after a brief recovery period, many are ready to indulge once again. Yet, there are those who choose to abstain from alcohol entirely, deserving of our respect for their commitment.
Rogan, at 57, made this choice public during a conversation with comedian Ron White, 68, on his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. He revealed he hasn’t consumed alcohol since March.
White shared that he quit drinking four years ago while in Costa Rica, prompting Rogan to say during the show, which aired last Wednesday (April 9), “I quit too.”
White inquired, “When?”
Rogan responded, “A month ago. Yeah, I just stopped drinking.”
He elaborated: “Yeah, I think I’m done, yeah, for no reason other than it’s not good for you. No, I didn’t have to, I enjoyed it.”
“But the days after drinking were just too rough and I’m like, what kind of a moron who takes such good care of his body is poisoning himself a couple of days a week for fun, you know? Why am I doing that?”
“And then I’m like, ‘well will I have the same amount of fun if I don’t poison myself?’, turns out yes.”
So what happens to Rogan’s body now?
According to The Infographics Show on YouTube, stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate changes. Your liver begins to filter out toxins and sugars from the alcohol right away. Within an hour, your body has processed your blood multiple times and metabolized the drinks consumed.
However, the time it takes for your body to eliminate alcohol depends on the quantity consumed.
After a day without alcohol, your immune system returns to normal, and after three to five days, additional benefits become apparent.
These benefits include a drop in blood pressure and reduced stress levels.
The video also notes: “You might also notice your appetite begins to decrease about a week after you stop consuming alcohol.”
After two weeks without alcohol, cognitive improvements may be observed, and in approximately three weeks to a month, your liver will show signs of recovery.
It can take up to two months for your liver to function at ‘full power’ once more after ceasing alcohol consumption.
For those affected by addiction and seeking confidential support, American Addiction Centers can be reached at (888) 324-0595, available 24/7, or through their website.