1 year sober
Not a badge — what has actually changed by 1 year without a drink, and who says so.
If cutting down feels unsafe or unmanageable, free and confidential help exists. NHS alcohol support.
What has happened so far
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12 hours
Blood alcohol zero
Alcohol has cleared the bloodstream.
NHS
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1 day
Blood sugar steadies
Blood sugar begins to stabilise.
NIAAA
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2 days
Rehydrating
Dehydration reversing; headaches and fog start to lift.
NHS
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3 days
Through the worst
Withdrawal symptoms usually peak and then fade. Energy returns.
NIAAA
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7 days
Sleep starts rebuilding
REM sleep rebounds - often vivid and broken first. Deep, restful sleep takes weeks, not days.
NHS
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2 weeks
Stomach settles
Stomach lining recovers, reflux eases, weight often starts to drop.
NHS
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4 weeks
Liver fat falls
Liver fat can fall significantly. Skin clearer, eyes brighter.
NHS
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3 months
Mind sharper
Liver markers improve; concentration and memory sharpen.
NIAAA
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6 months
Liver regenerating
Substantial liver recovery where there is no permanent scarring.
NIAAA
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1 year
Long-term risk down
Blood pressure and liver disease risk notably lower.
NIAAA
What is next
You are past the last point the timeline names. From here it is the same thing every day, which is the part nobody writes about and the part that actually works.
And what it has saved you
At the app's default of £8 a day, 1 year without a drink is about £2,920 you did not spend. Put in your own figure — it takes a second.
Days Strong shows you where you are on this timeline, keeps the count when you forget to open it, and never takes a day off you for a bad one. No account, and it all stays on your phone.
General guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before making changes if you have any health concerns. The whole timeline.