Tuesday, February 17, 2015

How To STOP Drinking Alcohol

By Dave A


How to Stop Drinking Liquor

Many alcoholics know WHY they need to quit the bad habit. What they really don't know is HOW to do it. Its possible that you have lost many jobs and have legal issues. Maybe your significant other has dumped you or your family is tired of your actions. All reasons why you need to look at your drinking and seriously think about quitting.

Alcoholics normally know that they should quit the bad habit. It is just a matter of doing something about it?which is really the hard part. Lots of people who drink a lot know deep down inside that they have a problem.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were a Magic Pill that made you give up drinking? You could also be hypnotized to lessen or even eliminate your craving for liquor. Wouldn't a time machine be nice, go back in time before you had a problem and refrain from that first drink?

The fact of the matter is there is no fast and simple method. To stop drinking liquor, you should go through a process to learn how to live without alcohol. The period of craving for alcohol can be lengthy and painful for some people. Therefore being equipped with coping tools and methods is important for long term success. If you are an alcoholic who has been drinking heavily for a long period of time, you need to ask for your doctor's suggestion before stopping in order to help you through withdrawal and detox. Others will only experience minor physical pain. Most alcoholics have gone through this a time or two on their own. But the physical cravings can last for years. In order to succeed, you have to get used to living a life with no liquor. Approx. 1/1000 people struggling with liquor stay sober beyond two years. The odds are dismal but there is a way to be that 1.



You will fail if you don't follow the systematic process to quit drinking alcohol.

Primarily, you have to convince yourself that you need to stop drinking.

Write down all of the reasons that you feel you have to quit drinking alcohol. Write down every reason you can think of. This includes those humiliating times and the individuals whom you have hurt physically as well as emotionally. Put this paper in a safe place so that you can read it if you have to expel any doubt that your need to give up drinking liquor.

If you need more convincing then think of the money you could save if you stop going to clubs and purchasing liquor. With the legal fees, you could bring home your whole income. Make sure you have the numbers right when you check your credit card statements and budget. Alcohol abuse is detrimental in many aspects - mentally, physically as well as financially.

Truthfulness is vital in order to succeed and completely recover from alcohol abuse. When you are ready, it's time to commit to stopping.

Go to a Doctor

The damage done to your body is something only a doctor can assess. Your doctor could also assess how you should quit drinking. You may need hospitalization and medical supervision, or you might be able to do it alone.

Telling Individuals You Trust Could be Helpful

Another great method to give up drinking is to tell trusted people that would understand that you're going to stop drinking and you might need their support. Most people are flattered and will be there to support and help you during the difficult times.

You Need a Support Group

If you want to be with people who have gone through what you're 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 kinds of individuals with different kinds of problems attend different types of meetings. Attend many meetings all around your neighborhood; as a matter of fact, you should go to ninety meetings within 90 days. In these meetings, you will be given important info about stopping.

You will realize that its worth it when you have reached this point. Now its time to start a new life. One that doesn't include drinking liquor.




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