After the study was over, 82% of those involved said they felt that they had a better perception of their drinking habits after being able to assess them with greater distance.
Meanwhile, 80% of them said they felt like they had better control over their drinking issues—a big step toward preventive health care and lowering long-term medical expenses.
5. You Get Richer 💵
When you’re not spending money on alcohol, your total net worth goes up and your wallet is spared.
A whopping 88% of those joining this study found that they wound up saving more money—a benefit that trickles down to retirement savings, family health insurance contributions, and reduced reliance on credit for medical debt.
6. You Realize You Don’t Need It 🎉
