Category: Sober living

Alcohol is a natural diuretic that draws fluid out of your body, expelling it through your kidneys and bladder more rapidly than usual. It does this by inhibiting your antidiuretic hormone — a hormone that’s used by the body to protect against dehydration. This hormone

While alcohol can initially produce feelings of pleasure and Alcoholics Anonymous relaxation due to increased dopamine release, chronic alcohol use can lead to dopamine dysregulation, potentially contributing to or exacerbating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The cycle of increased drinking to combat