Learn More About Alcoholism

By Sober Coach Dave


How to Stop Drinking Liquor

Many individuals who abuse alcohol understand the reasons why they need to quit drinking, but the how continues to puzzle even this most diligent person among us. Perhaps you have made a big legal mess or you've lost another job. Perhaps your spouse has left you or your family is tired of your behavior. All reasons why you should look at your drinking and really consider stopping.



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

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

Sadly, there are no gimmicky methods or magic pills. In order to give up drinking liquor, you need to go through a process to learn how to live without liquor. The time of craving for liquor can be lengthy and painful for some people. If you would like to be successful then you can utilize some tools and strategies. For heavy drinkers who would go through withdrawal and detox, its crucial to ask for your doctor's suggestion prior to stopping. For some individuals, the pain and discomfort is negligible. An alcoholic will confess that she or he attempted to stop at least once. Physically yearning for liquor is something one can go through for years. You would not be successful if you do not learn to live a life with no alcohol. Just one of 1000 alcoholics stay sober for a couple of years. You can be that ONE if you're very determined.

Yes, lots of individuals will fail if they do not quit drinking in a careful, methodical way.

If you admit that you must give up drinking liquor then you're in the right direction.

It can help if you write down all of the reasons you can think of to quit drinking liquor. Jot down every reason you could think of. Include those humiliating moments and the people you have emotionally and physically hurt. Keep it and make certain to read it when you feel like giving up the goal of stopping drinking alcohol.

While you're 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 certain you have the numbers correct when you check your budget and credit card statements. Try to figure out how much liquor is costing you not just physically, mentally, relational but financially.

Truthfulness is important in order to succeed and completely recover from alcohol abuse. You would know when its the right time to give up.

Ask for Recommendation from a Medical Doctor

The damage done to your system is something only a medical doctor can assess. The 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 (who understand)

Telling those you trust that you will quit drinking liquor could also help since they would understand and support you. Most individuals are flattered and will be there to help and support you throughout the hard period.

You Need a Support Group

One place to be with individuals who have gone through what you are experiencing is the 12 Step Meetings. Begin by looking for 12 Step Meetings around your area. Different kinds of people with different kinds of problems attend different kinds of meetings. Go to many meetings all around your area; as a matter of fact, you should go to ninety meetings in 90 days. In these meetings, you would be given important information about stopping.

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




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