The moment you decide to stop consuming alcohol, your body and mind begin a journey of adjustment and healing. The timeline and intensity of these changes can vary significantly depending on factors ...

I started drinking alcohol around age 18 as a freshman in college. At the time I had no idea I would go on to drink almost every day for the next 54 years, through marriage, fatherhood and my entire ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Whether you're challenging yourself to a no-drink stint (hello, Dry January) or considering cutting back on alcohol in general, your body can experience some real changes when you stop drinking. We ...

If most of your days include a drink, or you reach for a glass of wine to help you wind down in the evenings, you might find the idea of quitting alcohol overwhelming. Katie Nessel, a 38-year-old ...

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If you're doing Dry January and find yourself turning to sweet treats, you're not alone. At least 25% of Americans who drink alcohol participate in Dry January, giving adults a taste of what life is ...

Many of us enjoy an alcoholic beverage to have fun, celebrate, relax, or even get in the mood. But while a cocktail or two may make you feel more confident and boost your arousal in the moment, ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...