Perhaps one of the most profound and noticeable benefits of living sober is the improvement of your physical health. For instance, people recovering from alcoholism may have displayed physical features of their addiction, like yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), a protruding belly, and saggy or wrinkly-looking skin. However, when alcohol consumption is stopped, the individual may maintain a healthier weight, jaundice will disappear, and their skin will look brighter and healthier.

Your sleep will improve when you stop drinking alcohol. Many people assume that because alcohol is a depressant, they will get better sleep. That is not the case. In fact, the chemical interference this drug produces can impair sleep and other bodily functions. In addition to improved physical health, sobriety can also prevent other conditions from occurring, such as liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and more.

For those who suffer from drug addictions like opioid use disorder, the individual’s hygiene may improve. They may begin eating a better diet and gain some healthy weight. Their immune will also benefit, contributing to other physical improvements.