How To Stop Drinking Alcohol

By Dave A


Efficient Methods to Stop Alcohol Intake

Many individuals who abuse alcohol understand the reasons why they have to give up drinking, but the how continues to puzzle even this most diligent person amongst us. Maybe you have made a big legal mess or you've lost another job. Its possible that you were abandoned by both your spouse and family because of your actions. Whatever your reason is, it is time to take a good look at yourself and finally be determined to stop drinking alcohol.

Alcoholics usually know that they need to quit the bad habit. A lot of 'normal' individuals don't just wake up and say, "I think I should quit drinking." A lot of individuals who drink a lot know deep down inside that they have a problem.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were a Magic Pill which made you stop drinking? Or maybe a hypnotist to 'reprogram' your craving for liquor. Wouldn't a time machine be nice, go back in time before you had a problem and refrain from that very first drink?

Unfortunately, there are no gimmicky methods or magic pills. To give up drinking alcohol, you have to go through a process to learn how to live without liquor. The time of craving for liquor could be long and painful for some people. If you want to be successful then you could use some tools and strategies. For heavy drinkers who will go through withdrawal and detox, its important to ask for a doctor's suggestion prior to quitting. Others would just experience minimal physical discomfort. many alcoholics have gone through this a time or two on their own. Physically craving for liquor is something one could experience for years. And if you do not learn how to live without drinking, likely you would fail. About 1/1000 individuals struggling with alcohol stay sober beyond 2 years. The odds are dismal but there is a method to be that 1.



Yes, a lot of individuals will fail if they do not give up drinking in a careful, systematic way.

Primarily, you should convince yourself that you should stop drinking.

If you actually would like to stop drinking alcohol then you need to jot down each and every possible reason why you. Don't leave anything out, tell the whole story. Include those embarrassing times and the people you have physically and emotionally hurt. Put this paper in a safe place so that you could read it when you need to expel any doubt that your should give up drinking alcohol.

While you are at it, try to figure out how much liquor costs you: to buy, to go to clubs, in legal fees, and in lost wages. Make sure you have the numbers correct when you check your budget and credit card statements. Try to figure out how much alcohol is costing you not just physically, mentally, relationally but financially.

This kind of truthful introspection is something you will have to get used to in order to come to terms with your life and recover fully. You will know when you are prepared and committed to quit drinking liquor.

Make a Doctor's Appointment

Only a medical doctor can assess how much damage is done when it comes to your system. Your medical doctor can also give suggestions on how to give up drinking. There are two options - do it on your own or be medically supervised in a hospital.

Tell People (that understand)

If you need understanding and support throughout the process, tell people you trust that you will quit drinking liquor. If you need help, these individuals will be there for you.

Find Meetings

If you want to be with individuals who have experienced what you are experiencing then the 12 Step Meetings is the place to go to. There is sure to be 12 Step Meetings where you live so try to find them. Various types of people with various kinds of problems attend different kinds of meetings. Attend numerous meetings all around your area; in fact, you should go to ninety meetings in 90 days. In these meetings, you will be given essential information on quitting.

You will know that its worth it when you have reached this point. I wish you all the luck in the world; this truly is the beginning off the rest of your life.




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