What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

Published December 2017

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you quit drinking alcohol or how you would feel overall? Many people who get sucked into the destructive habit of drinking alcohol tend to forget who they are without substances. They fail to live without alcohol, and their dependency ends up drying up their purpose for life and their drive to maintain responsibilities. When people reach for a drink, they do so for many reasons. When they become dependent, they continue to cope with feeling an escape from the pain they’re experiencing.

First 48 hours: Depending on how much alcohol you have consumed, detox could be quite the hurdle. You will get through it, but your body is going to need some precious time to recover from the damage you’ve done. The next morning after drinking could be painful and discomforting as you process the toxins throughout your body. You can take supplements and many things you can do to help heal your body through the detox period, making it less painful. In some cases, it is recommended that you seek immediate medical attention depending on your withdrawal symptoms.

1 Week: After one week of not consuming alcohol, you should start to notice yourself experiencing improved sleep patterns. Wake up feeling refreshed and motivated to take on the day. You should also begin to see your skin looking much healthier as your body has restored proper hydration and is now retaining more nutrients as you have let go of consuming harmful chemicals in alcohol.

1 Month: After one month of not drinking alcohol, you should begin to notice less belly fat and increased energy levels. By now, your liver should be improving. The ability to filter out all the harmful toxins will have accelerated to a stable and healthy rate.

1 Year: After one year of not consuming alcohol, you should notice dramatic changes in your overall physical appearance regarding your skin tone, complexion, body fat, and bright eyes. There are so many life changes you will notice after one year of no alcohol as well such as healthier coping mechanisms, stable relationships, better follow through on goals and responsibilities, increase in financial stability, a much lower risk of mouth, liver, breast, stomach, and heart disease. The list goes on, and we would love to hear from you how your life has changed since completely letting go of alcohol. Leave your comments below, or feel free to connect with us through social media.

Things to Look Forward to When You Quit Drinking: 

When you quit drinking, it is as if you have stepped into a brand new universe—free from destructive decision making, and improved appearance, stable relationships, and new opportunities in your personal and professional life present themselves as you have opened up this space for healthier living. Stepping away from the bottle can lead to many wonderful new experiences, and you will be able to embrace them with absolute authority and confidence.

Wouldn’t you like to incorporate this transformation into your life? Here is a list of what to expect to improve when you break free from alcohol dependency.

• Better job performance
• Increased energy
• Better sleep
• Weight loss
• A decrease in liver fat
• Better chance of getting pregnant
• Reverse adverse effects on the brain such as learning abilities, memory, impulses, and problem solving
• Healthier organs and immune system
• A decrease in risk for disease
• Self-awareness
• Overall healthier appearance
• Less reckless behavior and poor judgment
• Improved relationships
• No more hangovers
• Less regret
• Better decision making
• Improved confidence
• Others will be able to rely on you more
• Ability to fully experience your life without feeling numb
• Gain more respect from others
• Attentiveness when interacting with people
• Skin will be more supple and hydrated
• A higher vibration of consciousness
• Create a meaningful lifestyle you can be proud of
• Significant improvements in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing

Why Do People Use and Abuse Alcohol:

Unlike other rehab centers, we don’t believe that addiction is a disease. Our research shows that people become dependent on drugs and alcohol because of one of these four causes:

1. A chemical imbalance
2. Events of the past you have not reconciled
3. Current conditions you can’t cope with
4. Things you believe that aren’t true