“Because you don’t have that much alcohol continually present in your system, most heavy drinkers who quit cold turkey won’t feel the consequences immediately away.
If you're not physically hooked to alcohol, a few days without it won't affect you. You may miss the emotional release and relaxation from wine, beer, or mixed beverages.
72–96 hours without alcohol causes subtle physiological changes. Since alcohol disrupts sleep patterns, most will report better sleep initially.
Better sleep boosts vitality. Restful evenings make jobs easier, work drags less, and you're more willing to say yes to your kids' board game requests.
Central nervous system heals in weeks to months: “You start thinking more clearly, your memory is better, and you can concentrate better.” Anxiety and depression also decrease.
After a few months of abstinence, the favorable improvements from abstinence increase long-term health estimates. Heart-related concerns like excessive cholesterol and blood pressure reduce after a month or two.