Learn How To Stop Drinking Alcohol

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.



If you even think you have a problem with alcohol, you possibly do. Lots of 'normal' individuals don't just wake up and say, "I think I must quit drinking." A lot of drinkers know in the back of their mind that they have a problem.

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

Sadly, there are no gimmicky methods or magic pills. In order to give up drinking alcohol, you must go through a process to learn how to live without liquor. For some, it is going to be painful; alcohol cravings could be lengthy. Thus being ready with coping tools and strategies is vital for long term success. Heavy drinkers require assistance through withdrawal and detox. So before quitting, ask for your doctor's recommendation. Others may just experience minimal physical discomfort. lots of alcoholics have gone through this a time or two on their own. Physically yearning for liquor is something one could experience for years. And if you don't learn how to live without drinking, likely you would fail. Around 1/1000 individuals struggling with alcohol stay sober beyond 2 years. The odds are depressing but there is a method to be that 1.

You will fail if you don't follow the methodical process to stop drinking liquor.

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.

If you need more convincing then think of the money you can save if you stop going to pubs and purchasing liquor. With the legal fees, you could bring home your entire income. Make certain you have the numbers correct when you check your credit card statements and budget. Whether its mentally, physically or financially; alcohol abuse is harmful in lots of aspects.

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

Go to a Medical Doctor

Only a medical doctor could evaluate how much damage is done when it comes to your system. Your doctor could also give suggestions on how to quit drinking. There are two options - do it by yourself or be medically supervised in a hospital.

Be Certain to Tell Those You Trust

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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