Why Do We Get the Spins When We’re Drunk?

The video explains the phenomenon of 'the spins,' a form of vertigo experienced after consuming alcohol. It details how the inner ear's semicircular canals and cupula detect movement and how alcohol disrupts this system by altering fluid density. This causes the brain to misinterpret signals, leading to the sensation of spinning. Lying down exacerbates the spins due to gravity's effect on the altered system. The video suggests staying upright and keeping eyes open to manage the spins, as visual input helps counteract the false spinning signals. Eventually, equilibrium is restored as alcohol diffuses evenly.

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