Institute of Human Anatomy

Alcohol or THC: Which is Worse?

To try Create Creatine, visit https://trycreate.co/HUMANANATOMY and get 30% off with the code HUMANANATOMY. ----- *Follow Us!* https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumananatomy 🧠 * Ask AI Jonathan!* https://www.instituteofhumananatomy.com/jonathan-ai ---- Alcohol vs. THC: Which one is actually worse for your body? 🍺🍃 We use real human cadavers to reveal how these substances travel through your organs and change your brain chemistry in fundamentally different ways. In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the physiological reality of how alcohol and THC interact with your body’s systems. By analyzing real anatomical structures, we break down why alcohol acts as a total system depressant that causes structural organ damage, while THC hijacks the endocannabinoid system to distort neural signaling. From the liver’s conversion of 11-hydroxy-THC in edibles to the toxic production of acetaldehyde from alcohol, you’ll see the clinical truth behind blackouts, the munchies, and long-term health risks like cirrhosis and cancer. -- Table of Contents 0:00 - The Global Scale of Alcohol and Cannabis Use 0:52 - Molecular Differences: Water vs. Fat Solubility 1:21 - Absorption Routes: The Stomach vs. The Lungs 2:08 - Why Edibles Hit Harder: 11-Hydroxy-THC 2:55 - Brain Chemistry: GABA Suppression vs. CB-1 Activation 3:37 - Memory Impact: Why Alcohol Causes Blackouts 5:10 - Cardiovascular Effects: Red Eyes and Heart Rate 6:03 - The Anatomy of Dry Mouth and The Munchies 7:44 - Organ Damage: How Acetaldehyde Destroys the Liver 9:37 - Cancer Risk: Establishing the Carcinogenic Link 13:08 - Addiction and Withdrawal: Physical vs. Habitual Dependence -- Common Questions Why do edibles feel more potent than smoking? When ingested, the liver converts THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, a metabolite that is more effective at crossing the blood-brain barrier and has longer-lasting effects. How does alcohol cause a "blackout"? High concentrations of alcohol suppress the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for creating new memories, effectively "turning off" the recording process. Is "dry mouth" actually dangerous? While mostly uncomfortable, it's caused by THC binding to receptors in the submandibular glands, reducing saliva production. Does alcohol cause direct damage to organs? Yes. Alcohol is metabolized into acetaldehyde, a highly toxic substance that causes structural damage and inflammation in the liver, heart, and brain. --- #AlcoholVsTHC #AnatomyEducation #HumanPhysiology #HealthScience #InstituteOfHumanAnatomy #BiologyFacts ---- Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: AUXISEQ0BQAQRBBW