Quitting drinking alcohol before and after

What really happens when you quit drinking alcohol? Find out what people realize when they quit drinking alcohol.

Plus, I saved a bunch of money.

Addiction is destructive — but it's not unbeatable. INSIDER spoke to 16 people who have fought back addiction and are currently in recovery. Here are the incredible before-and-after photos that show just how much they've transformed.

Alcohol and weight gain are serious issues for so many people. But why does alcohol lead to weight gain? Here's what we know...

Remember our post about the effects of alcohol on the body? It became a viral sensation with more than 1.4 million views and inspired more than 50 Bored Panda readers to upload their own stories. We decided that these pandas deserve a separate post, so we made a part II to raise awareness.

If you want to know how to stop drinking alcohol and push through cravings, this post has lots of tips to help kick bad habits to the curb!

The photos taken by Reddit users capture the improved appearance - including weightloss and improved skin conditions, of formerly heavy drinkers.

A new online gallery compiled by Bored Panda features jaw-dropping before and after photos of men and women of all ages who chose to quit drinking and live a sober lifestyle.

“Everything in moderation” is a pretty good rule to live by, especially where alcohol is concerned. The obvious effects of alcohol on the body are high blood pressure (hypertension), which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke, liver damage, and increased risk of cancers.

After fitfluencer Jelly Devote scaled back on her alcohol intake, an Instagram photo featuring her side-by-side before-and-after photos took off. The post is evidence of how much your body can change when you drink less.