Why Kurt Coleman was sober for eight months

Social media star Kurt Coleman has issued a stark warning about the dangers of alcohol after he was hospitalized for his ‘too much 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 shares before and after pictures on Instagram of his experience.

Kurt was hospitalized after drinking a glass of wine, which led doctors to discover he had pancreatitis, possibly caused by drinking, since he was 13 years old.

‘I’m eight months sober now and feeling great. This photo of me getting sick reminds me of what alcohol can do,’ he wrote online.

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

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Australian social media star Kurt Coleman (pictured right) has been given eight months sober after he was hospitalized following a bad habit of ‘drunk drinking’

The 25-year-old shared an image on Instagram (pictured) detailing the protracted situation. Doctors discovered he had pancreatitis possibly caused by drinking alcohol when he was 13 years old

“I’m not an alcoholic at all when this happens to me (I only drink once a month in fact) BUT it can catch you and that’s my warning to everyone,” he wrote

Kurt went on to describe alcohol as ‘poison’ and took a full eight months to feel ‘normal and strong again’.

‘Quit poisoned alcohol and get healthy again, I am so thankful for my health and will never betray my body again!!’ he wrote.

According to the Australian Government Department of Health, adults should limit their alcohol intake and have no more than ten standard drinks per week or no more than four in a day.

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

The condition discovered while Kurt was hospitalized may have been caused by drinking too much alcohol since childhood.

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

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

When asked if he ever feels pressured to drink in social situations, Kurt said he enjoys drinking mocktails.

“It has changed my life without it and when I see my friends so exhausted I always think ‘wow, I’m so glad I don’t drink anymore,'” he added.

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

According to the Australian Government Department of Health, adults should limit their alcohol intake and drink no more than ten standard drinks per week or no more than four drinks in a day.

Last year, an Australian psychologist specializing in alcoholism revealed the signs you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and how to reduce your alcohol intake.

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

“Alcohol as a drug is classified as a depressant, which means the body feels relaxed because the pressure in the muscles is released, so there is a feeling of relaxation,” she says.

But the reality is that anxiety increases with drinking because the body has worked hard to remove toxins from the blood stream.

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

Instead of going to completely cold Turkey, Ms. Hurster suggests tracking how much, how often and for how long you drink.

What happens when you stop drinking (pictured). After the first 12 hours, the detoxification begins and by the fourth week, your blood sugar is stable

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