An expert has revealed what happens to your body after you quit drinking.
The ECHO previously reported on the illnesses you can get from drinking alcohol from short-term to long-term issues. From the dreaded hangover and alcohol poisoning to heart disease and liver disease, the NHS warns against regularly drinking more than 14 units a week.
According to the NHS, there are also dangers around drinking too quickly on any single occasion which can increase your risk of accidents as well as misjudging risky situations. To reduce health risks, you are advised to limit how much you drink and drink slowly as well as drinking with food.