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What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

When you give up alcohol, your body will move through various stages of recovery, especially if you've been a dependent drinker.


There are always going to be individual variations to the stages listed below, so use the below information as a guideline as to how your own body may react, what you may expect to happen and when.


Anyone who has been a heavy or dependent drinker should seek medical support and advice before they quit drinking due to the potentially dangerous impacts of going cold turkey without the right monitoring. However, no one should be scared off giving up drinking due to this, the right help for you is out there...


What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol
What happens when you stop drinking alcohol

Everyone is likely to experience slight variations on the following timelines...



The main benefits you'll see after quitting alcohol...

  • Weight loss

  • Improved health and fitness

  • Improved moods

  • Increased productivity

  • Improved sleep

  • Improved vision

  • Improved skin complexion

  • More money in your pocket

  • Ability to absorb vitamins and minerals increases

  • Reduced risk of cancers

  • Reduced risk of stroke and heart problems

  • Decreased anxiety

  • Decreased stress levels

  • Quicker immune response

  • Sense of achievement

  • Increased self-esteem

  • Renewed belief in yourself



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