What Happens To Your Body When You Go Alcohol Free?

More and more people are choosing to not drink alcohol, especially young people. 

This is because there are many reasons why someone might want to quit alcohol. Some people are worried about their health, like the risk of liver damage or developing cancer. Others might want to lose weight or just feel better overall.

Moderate drinking means one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men according to the CDC. However, two-thirds of adult drinkers exceed these levels at least once a month. Binge drinking is when someone has four or five drinks in a few hours, depending on gender. Heavy drinking is having eight or 15 drinks a week, depending on gender.

One study found that even moderate to heavy drinkers who quit for a month experienced many positive health benefits. For example, their blood pressure decreased by 6%, they lost around 2.2 pounds (1.5 kilograms), and their insulin resistance fell by 25%, which means they were less likely to develop diabetes. People who stopped drinking also often felt better and slept better. The study also found that levels of proteins in the blood that promote cancer growth decreased by around 73% and 41%, respectively.

However, quitting drinking can also have some negative effects, especially for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). These individuals can experience symptoms of alcohol withdrawal if they suddenly quit or even significantly decrease their intake, which can be dangerous. Symptoms can include anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and in more serious cases, hallucinations, seizures, and potentially death.

Quitting drinking has numerous benefits for physical and mental health. Before stopping, it's important to consult a doctor, especially if someone has a history of alcohol dependence.

Source:-https://www.livescience.com/health/alcohol/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-drinking-alcohol