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Karen Antcliff

Denise Welch highlights jaw-dropping effect alcohol had on her face amid 11-year sobriety

Denise Welch celebrated a milestone this week and the results of her achievement showed clearly on her face. Sharing her pride in her accomplishment, the Loose Women star took to social media to highlight her success posting a before and after picture that demonstrated the effects of over a decade of sobriety.

The ITV star quit the booze 11 years ago, an action that she declares is one of her "greatest achievements". To celebrate the anniversary, Denise posted a jaw-dropping 'then and now' picture on Twitter highlighting the effect alcohol had on her appearance.

Alongside the snaps, she wrote: "11 yrs sober today!! My greatest achievement apart from Matty and Louis. Thank you to my husband @LincolnTownley for everything". After which she added a heart emoji.

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At 64, Denise looks amazing in her new picture, her fresh-faced glowing skin and smile beaming from the page. Scores of fans and fellow stars rushed to reply to Denise’s tweet, congratulating her on her huge achievement.

Journalist Dawn Neesom wrote: "Well done lovely". Former footballer Carlton Palmer said: "You were brilliant either way, if you're happier now hats of". While reality TV personality and political broadcaster Sophie Corcoran added: "Yes Denise", and a heart emoji.

The words of encouragement continued: "“Look at you aging backwards. Congratulations one beautiful day at a time,” another person wrote. “Fantastic. It’s often a battle and knowing that I’m always so impressed at a success such as yours,” said another.

According to the Mirror, Denise has previously told how alcohol "ruined [her] life for 15 years” prior to her going sober. She opened up about her alcoholism and how it can impact life, relationships and mental health.

Denise tweeted: "Alcohol is the most dangerous drug because it's legal. Violence is fuelled by it. In most domestic abuse incidents alcohol is a major contributor. It is a major cause of anxiety & depression and yet we celebrate it everywhere. It ruined my life for 15 yrs."

She previously told the Mirror that what she's gained from sobriety means she's never tempted to start drinking again. "I don't have temptation any more because of what sobriety has given us," she revealed, "Our careers and our families. That is so much more important. It's not something we miss anymore."

*Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

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