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Stepping out of your usual routines and changing old habits, even the small ones, is a tough job requiring lots of dedication and self-control. And even when you know very well that replacing them is far better than sticking to the old, it is still not an easy thing to do. Though, hell or high water, these people held to the promise to themselves in resolving their ways about a drinking problem. And look at them now! If these alcohol abuse conquerors and their before and after pictures aren't inspiring, we don't know what is!

The health benefits of alcohol rehab are evident in these people - they all seem glowing, fit, and even better versions of themselves. Not only they've managed to stop drinking, but they have also adopted a healthy lifestyle to complement their new way of living. So if you need some inspiration to overcome your own hardships, scroll down below and check these heroes and their astonishing achievements!

#1

I Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More

I Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More

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Left Is Me In The ICU From An Overdose. Decided I Was Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired And Am 6 Months Clean And Sober Today

Left Is Me In The ICU From An Overdose. Decided I Was Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired And Am 6 Months Clean And Sober Today

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This Woman, Who Was Dropped Out Of School At The Age Of 14, Battled Alcoholism And Depression To Become An A&E Doctor 15 Years Later

This Woman, Who Was Dropped Out Of School At The Age Of 14, Battled Alcoholism And Depression To Become An A&E Doctor 15 Years Later

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you're a proof that anything is possible! must be really proud of yourself

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#4

I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I'm 5 Years Sober Today

I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I'm 5 Years Sober Today

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#5

Lost 105 Lbs In 15 Months. First I Quit Drinking. Three Months Later I Changed My Diet (Cut Carbs And Portion Control). Finally, About 12 Months Of Working Out. Change Is Possible No Matter What Your Age Is

Lost 105 Lbs In 15 Months. First I Quit Drinking. Three Months Later I Changed My Diet (Cut Carbs And Portion Control). Finally, About 12 Months Of Working Out. Change Is Possible No Matter What Your Age Is

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm glad he added in that he dieted and worked out too. stopping drinking doesn't magically make you healthy. other lifestyle changes factor in as well.

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#6

1 Year Without Drinking

1 Year Without Drinking

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#7

After A Decade Under The Influence And Not Taking Care Of Myself, I Am 3 Weeks Away From 1 Year Of Sobriety. 50 Lbs Lighter And A New Job Doing What I Am Passionate About. Life Is Much Better And I Definitely Enjoy It Now

After A Decade Under The Influence And Not Taking Care Of Myself, I Am 3 Weeks Away From 1 Year Of Sobriety. 50 Lbs Lighter And A New Job Doing What I Am Passionate About. Life Is Much Better And I Definitely Enjoy It Now

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A Little Over A Year Ago. I'd Had Most Of A Box Of Wine Earlier In The Day And Then Drank Around 12oz Of Whiskey On Stage (Stand Up Comedy) In Front Of A Crowd. Currently, Almost A Year Sober

A Little Over A Year Ago. I'd Had Most Of A Box Of Wine Earlier In The Day And Then Drank Around 12oz Of Whiskey On Stage (Stand Up Comedy) In Front Of A Crowd. Currently, Almost A Year Sober

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Séverine Ségier
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quitting is never easy, but you did it! Be proud of yourself, your talent does not reside in alcohol but in you

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#9

11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I've Lost 20kg!

11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I've Lost 20kg!

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#10

One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I'm 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic

One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I'm 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic

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#11

Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible

Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible

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#12

I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make

I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make

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#13

10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am

10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am

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#14

So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome

So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome

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#15

The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time

The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time

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#16

Before And After 307 Days Sober

Before And After 307 Days Sober

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#17

My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation

My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation

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#18

What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like

What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like

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#19

Doesn't Seem Like Much To Some But 100 Days With No Alcohol. Don't Let Fear Of Judgement Get In The Way Of A Better Life

Doesn't Seem Like Much To Some But 100 Days With No Alcohol. Don't Let Fear Of Judgement Get In The Way Of A Better Life

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#20

Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I'm About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken

Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I'm About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken

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#21

By The Grace Of God... I’ve Made It 4 Years. My Past Made Me Who I Am But I’m Never Looking Back. This Mugshot Was A Painful Reminder Of Despair

By The Grace Of God... I’ve Made It 4 Years. My Past Made Me Who I Am But I’m Never Looking Back. This Mugshot Was A Painful Reminder Of Despair

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#22

Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss

Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss

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#23

Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off

Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off

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#24

On The Left - 2009 During A 6 Month Relapse After I Left My Daughter's Dad And Tried To Convince Myself That Without Him, I Didn’t Have An Addiction. On The Right - 2017 After Celebrating 7 Years Of Sobriety, Dropping The Weight, Accepting My Body, Exploring My Sexuality And Thriving In The Uniqueness That Makes Me, Me

On The Left - 2009 During A 6 Month Relapse After I Left My Daughter's Dad And Tried To Convince Myself That Without Him, I Didn’t Have An Addiction. On The Right - 2017 After Celebrating 7 Years Of Sobriety, Dropping The Weight, Accepting My Body, Exploring My Sexuality And Thriving In The Uniqueness That Makes Me, Me

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#25

2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting

2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy c**p, that's Kyle! He's a buddy of mine up here in Nor Cal. He actually has a Youtube channel about his sobriety https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsipIowfJzHeCIr5gBoUX4w

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#27

Today I Am Three Years Sober. This Is Day 1 After Being Assaulted And Last Week. It's A Huge Relief To Know I Don't Have To Drink Anymore

Today I Am Three Years Sober. This Is Day 1 After Being Assaulted And Last Week. It's A Huge Relief To Know I Don't Have To Drink Anymore

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On The Left: 1-4 Bottles Of Wine A Week... Dayum, There's A Lot Of Full Coverage Foundation On That Mug. Eeeek. On The Right, 9 Months Later: Lots Of Infused Water, Bb Cream & Some Contour/Blush. The Difference: Sobriety

On The Left: 1-4 Bottles Of Wine A Week... Dayum, There's A Lot Of Full Coverage Foundation On That Mug. Eeeek. On The Right, 9 Months Later: Lots Of Infused Water, Bb Cream & Some Contour/Blush. The Difference: Sobriety

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#29

What A Difference 10 Months Can Make. I Quit Drinking, Started Working Out, Got Divorced, Moved 1000 Miles By Myself, And Started A New Business. Happier And Healthier Than I’ve Been In A Long Time

What A Difference 10 Months Can Make. I Quit Drinking, Started Working Out, Got Divorced, Moved 1000 Miles By Myself, And Started A New Business. Happier And Healthier Than I’ve Been In A Long Time

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#30

I Quit Drinking, Went Vegan And Started Running. Oh, And My Eyebrows Improved Too

I Quit Drinking, Went Vegan And Started Running. Oh, And My Eyebrows Improved Too

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#31

On The Left I Was At The Lowest Point In My Life. On The Right I Am 3 Months And 22 Days Clean And Sober

On The Left I Was At The Lowest Point In My Life. On The Right I Am 3 Months And 22 Days Clean And Sober

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such an incredible difference. Her eyes go from despair to hope and joy.

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#32

5 Years Sober Today

5 Years Sober Today

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#33

The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)

The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing transformation ... wish you happiness :) And, I love the tattoos

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#34

I Didn't Realize What Alcohol Was Really Doing To Me Until I Stopped Drinking

I Didn't Realize What Alcohol Was Really Doing To Me Until I Stopped Drinking

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#35

Friend Of Mine Got Sober And Went From Looking Like Frank Gallagher To Matt Damon

Friend Of Mine Got Sober And Went From Looking Like Frank Gallagher To Matt Damon

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#37

Over 2 Years Clean And Sober

Over 2 Years Clean And Sober

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lively person you are ! Beautiful eyes, so good to see this life in you

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#38

One Year Sober From Pills And Alcohol

One Year Sober From Pills And Alcohol

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#39

July 2017 Vs January 2018. 120 Lbs Vs 160 Lbs. Depressed Vs Happy. Getting Sober Is The Best Thing I've Done

July 2017 Vs January 2018. 120 Lbs Vs 160 Lbs. Depressed Vs Happy. Getting Sober Is The Best Thing I've Done

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I've Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today

I've Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today

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#41

6 Months Dry. I’ve Got My Eyes Back. Before Pic About A Year Ago

6 Months Dry. I’ve Got My Eyes Back. Before Pic About A Year Ago

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#42

Just Over 2 Years Ago Now I Quit Drinking. Put Simply - It Changed Everything

Just Over 2 Years Ago Now I Quit Drinking. Put Simply - It Changed Everything

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#44

30 Months Without A Drink, And 2000 Miles Ran! I've Never Looked Like This

30 Months Without A Drink, And 2000 Miles Ran! I've Never Looked Like This

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#46

One Year Sober And Being Healthier. I Feel More Like Myself Than I Have In Years

One Year Sober And Being Healthier. I Feel More Like Myself Than I Have In Years

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#47

I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too

I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a sweet thought for other people in need, it takes lots of courage to help oneself and others

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I Remember Being So Annoyed With Myself Waking Up Every Damn Saturday Morning Hungover And Bailing Out On The Gym - And One Day, I Stead Of Saying “F*ck It”, Everyone’s About To Meet A New Cass

I Remember Being So Annoyed With Myself Waking Up Every Damn Saturday Morning Hungover And Bailing Out On The Gym - And One Day, I Stead Of Saying “F*ck It”, Everyone’s About To Meet A New Cass

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It Simply Amazes Me When I Look Back At Old Pictures To See What Was And Find So Much Gratitude For What I Have And Who I Am Today

It Simply Amazes Me When I Look Back At Old Pictures To See What Was And Find So Much Gratitude For What I Have And Who I Am Today

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am certain that you've always been that good person, you just found out ways to be kind with yourself

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#52

Picture On The Left Was Me Signing Off From Personal Insta Last Summer As I Was Bored Of Myself. Exhausted By Life, Drinking. Picture 2 Just Now 15 Months Alcohol Free

Picture On The Left Was Me Signing Off From Personal Insta Last Summer As I Was Bored Of Myself. Exhausted By Life, Drinking. Picture 2 Just Now 15 Months Alcohol Free

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#53

5 Months Sober And Many More To Come

5 Months Sober And Many More To Come

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#54

6,5 Months Of CICO, Sobriety And Running

6,5 Months Of CICO, Sobriety And Running

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#55

It's Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!

It's Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!

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#56

500 Days Sober. 1 Year Of Lifting Weights

500 Days Sober. 1 Year Of Lifting Weights

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#57

My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking

My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking

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#59

Lost 16 Lbs In 80 Days. IF And No Alcohol

Lost 16 Lbs In 80 Days. IF And No Alcohol

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