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What Happens After You Quit Drinking

To quit drinking is not an easy task. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult journeys you may ever undertake. But this doesn’t mean that you need to give up hope. The most important thing is for you to take that first step to stop drinking. If you quit drinking suddenly and begin to feel the signs of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, there may be two main questions in your mind: Is this normal? and How long does it last? Everyone experiences withdrawal differently. There is no "normal" and there’s no way to predict exactly what symptoms you may experience. Although, here’s a timeline of what you can expect: Timeline of Symptoms After You Quit Drinking Generally, you may notice the withdrawal symptoms within hours to a day or two after your last drink. They are similar to withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction . 1.      2 to 12 hours after you quit drinking       Your alcohol withdrawal symptoms will start. It may inclu...

Why Do People Drink Alcohol And How Can You Quit

  If you are an alcohol lover, you know better than anyone how hard it is to stop at just one drink. While many people can and do drink moderately, some don’t. Heavy drinking takes a heavy toll on the body. It can result in liver inflammation and scarring which is a potentially fatal condition. It causes an increase in blood pressure and damages the muscles of the heart. Drinking too much has also been linked with several cancers such as of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, liver, breast, colon, and rectum. Why do people drink? 1.      Stress People who are stressed about something are more vulnerable to developing an affinity to alcohol, because it helps in alleviating their negative feelings. Drinking is a great temporary treatment for the stress of anxiety. Whether you drink moderately or heavily, alcohol has wonderful anti-anxiety effects. This means that it inhibits anxiety or the feeling of stress. It is a common method for people to relax after a str...