This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Give Up Alcohol

Your Liver Could Heal

Your liver’s job is to filter filters everything that goes into your body, including toxins. And what is toxic to your cells? Alcohol. Heavy drinking — which means at least 15 drinks for men, and eight or more for women, per week — can damage the organ and lead to fatty liver, cirrhosis, and other health issues. But here’s the good news: your liver can actually repair itself and even regenerate. One very important reason to drink less or quit altogether.