Struggling With Alcohol Addiction?

By Sober Coach Dave


Alcohol Abuse and Ways to Completely Quit

Lots of alcoholics know the reason WHY they need to quit the bad habit. What they actually do not know is HOW to do it. It is either you're accountable for something which took place or have been fired lots of times. It is either you were left by your spouse or abandoned by family members due to how you've been acting. Whatever the reason is, it is time to take a good look at yourself and finally be certain to quit drinking liquor.

Alcoholics usually know that they must give up the bad habit. A lot of 'normal' people do not just wake up and say, "I think I should quit drinking." A lot of people who drink heavily know deep down inside that they have a problem.

It will definitely be much easier if alcoholics can just purchase Magic Pills to heal themselves. You can also be hypnotized to reduce or even eliminate your craving for liquor. If you would like to go back to when you really began drinking liquor, a time machine will be useful.

The fact of the matter is there is no fast and simple way. To stop drinking liquor, you have to go through a process to learn how to live without liquor. The period of craving for alcohol can be long and painful for some people. If you want to succeed then you can use some tools and strategies. . Others will only experience slight physical discomfort. 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 alcohol. Approx. 1/1000 people struggling with liquor stay sober beyond 2 years. The odds are dismal but there is a way to be that 1.

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

If you admit that you have to give up drinking alcohol then you are in the right path.

Write down all the reasons that you think you must stop drinking alcohol. Don't leave anything out, tell the whole story. Include those embarrassing times and the people you have physically and emotionally hurt. It is crucial to keep this paper because you have to read it if you give excuses to give up drinking alcohol.

It could also help if you think about the money you spend every time you drink liquor - buying it, going to clubs, the legal fees and salary loss. Check your credit card statements and your budget; don't just invent numbers. Try to figure out how much alcohol is costing you not only mentally, physically, relationally but financially.

Honesty is crucial in order to succeed and fully recover from alcohol abuse. You will know when you are prepared and committed to give up drinking alcohol.

Get to a Doctor

Only a medical doctor could assess how much damage is done when it comes to your system. Your doctor can also give suggestions as to how to stop drinking. You might need hospitalization and medical supervision, or you might be able to do it by yourself.

Tell People (that understand)

If you need understanding and support throughout the process, tell people you trust that you will stop drinking alcohol. Most people are flattered and would be there to help and support you during the tough times.

Find Meetings

If you want to be with individuals who have experienced what you are going through then the 12 Step Meetings is the place to go to. Searching for 12 Step meetings within your area would get you started. Various types of meetings for various kinds of individuals with various kinds of problems. Try to go to as many meetings within your area or better yet, try to go to ninety meetings in 90 days. In these meetings, you will be given essential information on giving up.

If you have reached this point then that is something to be very proud of. Just continue to be strong and fight the cravings...live a life without alcohol in your body.




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