Why Kurt Coleman has been sober for eight months

Social media star Kurt Coleman has issued a stern warning about the dangers of alcohol after he was hospitalised from a bad ‘binge drinking’ habit.

The 25-year-old, who grew up on the Gold Coast and now lives in Melbourne, has been sober for eight months and shared before and after images on Instagram detailing his experience.

Kurt was hospitalised after drinking a single glass of wine, leading doctors to discover he has pancreatitis which was likely caused by drinking since he was just 13.

‘Now I’m eight months sober and feel amazing. This photo of me sick as reminds me of what alcohol can do,’ he wrote online.

‘I wasn’t a binge drinker at all when this happened to me (in fact I only drank once a month at the time) BUT it can catch up to you and that’s my warning to everyone.’

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Australian social media star Kurt Coleman (pictured right) has been eight months sober after he was hospitalised after a bad ‘binge drinking’ habit

The 25-year-old shared an image on Instagram (pictured) detailing the extend of the situation. Doctors discovered he had pancreatitis likely caused by drinking since he was just 13

‘I wasn’t a binge drinker at all when this happened to me (in fact I only drank once a month at the time) BUT it can catch up to you and that’s my warning to everyone,’ he wrote

Kurt went on to describe alcohol as ‘poison’ and it took the entire eight months to feel ‘normal and strong again’.

‘Getting rid of toxic alcohol and becoming healthy again, I’m so thankful for my health and will never betray my body again!!’ he wrote.

According to the Australian Government Health Department, adults should limit their alcohol consumption and consume no more than ten standard drinks per week or no more than four in any one day.

Kurt went on to describe alcohol as ‘poison’ and it took the entire eight months to feel ‘normal and strong again’

The condition detected while Kurt was in hospital was likely caused by drinking too much alcohol from a young age.

Pancreatitis is known as inflammation of the pancreas – an organ in the digestive system.

‘With the condition I have now I could die if I drink again, that to me just proves how bad it [alcohol] is for us!’ Kurt wrote in the comments of his social media post.

When asked if he ever feels pressured to drink during social situations, Kurt said he is happy drinking mocktails.

‘It’s changed my life not having it and when I see my friends so hungover I always think ‘wow I’m so glad I don’t drink anymore’,’ he added.

‘With the condition I have now I could die if I drink again, that to me just proves how bad it [alcohol] is for us!’ Kurt wrote in the comments of his social media post

According to the Australian Government Health Department, adults should limit their alcohol consumption and consume no more than ten standard drinks per week or no more than four in any one day

Last year an Australian psychologist who specialises in alcohol addiction has revealed the signs you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and how to reduce your intake.

Tara Hurster, from Sydney, previously told Daily Mail Australia common warning signs stem from a person’s lifestyle and whether they have a tendency to start ‘drinking without thinking’.

‘Alcohol as a drug is classified as a depressant, meaning the body feels relaxed because of the release of pressure in the muscles, so there is a perception of relaxation,’ she said.

‘But the reality is that anxiety is heightened by alcohol consumption because the body has been working hard to remove the toxin from the blood stream.’

Ms Hurster said alcohol becomes a problem when it becomes an ‘unconscious habit’ – rather than drinking to enjoy an experience, you are ‘drinking without thinking’.

Rather than going completely cold Turkey, Ms Hurster suggested tracking how much, how often and when you are drinking.

What to expect when you stop drinking (pictured). After the first 12 hours the detoxification begins, and by the fourth week your blood sugar levels stabilise

Revealed: The long-term effects of regular heavy drinking

Brain: Drinking too much can affect your concentration, judgement, mood and memory. It increases your risk of having a stroke and developing dementia.

Heart: Heavy drinking increases your blood pressure and can lead to heart damage and heart attacks.

Liver: Drinking three to four standard drinks a day increases your risk of developing liver cancer. Long-term heavy drinking also puts you at increased risk of liver cirrhosis (scarring) and death.

Stomach: Drinking even one to two standard drinks a day increases your risk of stomach and bowel cancer, as well as stomach ulcers.

Fertility: Regular heavy drinking reduces men’s testosterone levels, sperm count and fertility. For women, drinking too much can affect their periods.

Source: Health Direct

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