What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is one of the most popular things to do across the globe. Some people spend their entire weekends sitting at the bar, but consuming alcohol on a daily or weekly basis can have extremely negative effects on the body. So what happens when you quit drinking? Find out in today's new video that looks at the changes your body goes through when you stop drinking.

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[Markrose]

Something to be aware of: alcohol withdrawals can be potentially fatal as they can often cause seizures. If you are a heavy drinker of alcohol make sure that you slowly reduce your alcohol in an observed environment.

[mikejavaux]

I was a bad alcoholic for about 12 years and proud to say I’m over 2 yrs sober and still goin strong

[doopy]

I've got 3 years sober this month. Hardest thing I ever did. Best thing I've done as an adult.

[jfk-ybvh]

I’ve been an alcoholic for 9 years. I finally acknowledged it last week, and I’m currently 6 days sober. I’m going to keep this going, and quit alcohol for good
I’ll be updating this comment with my progress. Stay strong fellas, we can do this!

[Blahblahmonster]

I remember watching this last year when I was really struggling with alcohol. I kept making and breaking my goals of stopping. But after a lot of help; I hit 6 months of sobriety yesterday. I feel so much better today than when I was drinking. You can change if you need too!

[ritneyanne]

Recovering alcoholic here. Drank half gallon of vodka every 2 days. Had to be medically detoxed 3x and was in liver failure. On any given day my BP was 150/90 and my BAC was .500 which to most is a lethal amount. I quit 4 months ago and I'm so grateful to be alive! I'm only 34 years old and have a lot of life to live. Congrats to everyone who quit! ❤️

Edit: thank you everyone with your kind words. So much love to all of you for the support. It's been almost 9 months since my last drink now. Still going strong. ❤

December 7th 2022: One year sober! ❤️

December 7th 2023: TWO YEARS SOBER ❤️

[johnmitchell]

After almost two decades of alcoholism, I'm sober for 2 months and going strong. You got this!

[parkerlee]

I’m just 23 days sober after 10 years of daily drinking and I wanna be where all of you are, who have achieved months and years of sobriety… Wow, congrats to all of you!! Reading your comments gives me huge inspiration. Thank you! 🎉🙏

Edit **: It’s been exactly 93 days since I quit, and I’m still so grateful for the stories shared here that helped me start, and continue, my journey. In turn, my boyfriend and my older sister have been inspired and now they’re drinking much less too! So thank you on their behalf! ❤️

[amanissher]

Binge drinking from last 15 years. This is my 15th day sober ✊

[kapilpundit]

I used to drink a lot. Around 2 bottles of Whiskey a day. Then in September 2019, I went to a bar and started drinking a beer, when I suddenly noticed that I was feeling that my face was rushing with blood, had a unusually stuffy nose, and had difficulty breathing. So much that I had to leave from there without even finishing my first glass of that beer. I tried drinking another day, but same thing happened. Later on that same month, I was diagnosed with alcohol allergy. I had been drinking for around 15 years since when I was in college. And suddenly alcohol allergy happened. That was the last time I drunk. Now after around 2 years, I have received promotions in my job, at least tripled my salary, and have started bodybuilding which I was passionate about when I was a teenager.

[mwestmwenda]

I have been sober for the last 10 days. I feel some pride. My current target is 14days without alcohol. respect to all those who have stayed clean for months and even years. You are all true motivation to me.

[ryanmarrow]

I'm currently 36 hours since my last drop of alcohol and I am going to keep this going!

[Fishyflabs]

Please pray for me as i attempt to get this monkey off my back. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories here as well. It's very inspirational to know I'm not the only one fighting this.

[marksmith]

Alcoholism runs in my family and I quit January 1, 2021. I died for 4 minutes with a BAC of .52. My drinking was getting out of hand and I knew it was. I was up to 2 bottles of vodka a day and I drank whenever I could. I would wake up at 3 am and reach for my vodka to stop the withdrawals. When I finally bottomed out, was when I died from alcohol poisoning. The doctor said my liver was very damaged and my pancreas was very swollen. I knew I had to change and I was given a second chance. After the doctor said I was at death's doorstep, I quit. I didn't need rehab or AA because I knew I was killing myself. The withdrawals were the worst but worth it in the end. I have been sober for a year now and I feel so much better. I will be cheering for anyone out there trying to get sober. You got this!

[jaywalker]

I drink everyday after my brother was murdered I thought it would help numb the pain and help me get over the trauma I was dealing with on a day to day basis but it only had gotten worse. Today I'm going to embark on a new journey I'm not drinking not only for me and the harm to my body but for my wife and kids . Wish me luck guys I need your prayers and I pray that all of you guys who made it to the stage of sobriety stay sober it's a beautiful thing 🙏🏾

[edwinrodeo]

As of 12/31/23. I’ve been alcohol & tobacco free.. hopefully I can find the strength to stay this way. 🙏

[bradleywalters]

Man being an alcoholic for 10+ years this really hits hard. All the trouble/ fights/ duis/ wrecks and craziness I’ve been through I always made excuses that it wasn’t alcohol. I’ve been 1 year and a half sober and I’ll never look back.

[patricius.]

Currently fighting alcoholic abuse, it's very hard for me, but i believe in myself! This keeps me motivated.

[jenniferkong]

My husband and myself used to drink @ least a 12 pack and a 5th of Jager each on a daily basis and that was just me and him hanging out at home. I don't even wanna think about how much more we drank when we go out partying. I drank like that from the time I was 19 till I was 32. Right after turning 32 I started blacking out more and more until it was everytime I drank no matter how much I drank and also started becoming pretty aggressive/violent. Then the hangovers started lasting longer, like literally 3 days. To shorten the story a couple months after turning 33 on Christmas Eve 2015 to exact I took my last drink and haven't had a single desire to reach for a bottle since! I didn't even realize I was 6 years sober till I started writing this! 🤯🥳😁😁😁

[cryptoramz]

3 months sober ... I have been drinking for 15 years ! I feel so much better