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Are you more hungry when you stop drinking?

5 min read
Studies suggest that alcohol affects the brain's reward system in a similar way to sugar, releasing dopamine. This is one of several reasons why you are more hungry when you stop drinking and may experience intense food cravings, particularly for sugary or fatty snacks, during early sobriety. Understanding these changes is the first step toward managing them and adopting healthier eating habits.