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5 Steps to Quit Drinking

How to Quit Drinking Overcoming an addiction to alcohol can be one of the biggest challenges of your life. At times, you may feel that you are facing an uphill battle that has no end. Despite the many difficulties that you are sure to face, anybody can recover from alcoholism by taking the appropriate steps.…
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How to Quit Drinking

Overcoming an addiction to alcohol can be one of the biggest challenges of your life. At times, you may feel that you are facing an uphill battle that has no end. Despite the many difficulties that you are sure to face, anybody can recover from alcoholism by taking the appropriate steps.

If you are ready to cut alcohol from your life and get the help you need, you may be surprised at the progress you can make in a relatively short period of time. Why wait until things get worse when you can begin to change your life for the better right now?

Here are a few basic steps to follow if you want to quit drinking:

Commit to making a change.

Until you do this, you are going to be “spinning your wheels” and searching for answers. You must be ready to change for the better.

Set goals.

Just like anything else in your life, it is easier to make progress and track results when you set goals. When it comes to quitting drinking, you can use both short and long terms goals to your advantage. Are you looking to cut alcohol out of your life completely? Do you just want to cut back? By answering these questions, you can begin to set goals.

Let your family and friends know what you are doing.

Believe it or not, many people think that hiding a drinking problem is the best thing they can do. They don’t want others to know that they are facing this issue. Rather than hide, rely on the assistance of your loved ones.

Prepare yourself for change.

You should expect to face some withdrawal symptoms as you cut alcohol out of your life. Along with this, you need to change your social life for the better. This often times means not going around others who are drinking.

Check into an addiction treatment center.

Some people can quit drinking on their own while others need the help of a professional staff. If you don’t think you can make progress alone, there is nothing wrong with turning to a local addiction treatment facility.

If you want to quit drinking, these five steps can put you on the road to recovery.

Dr Kate Smith

Clinical Reviewer

More about Dr. Kate Smith

Dr. Kate Smith is a licensed professional and has worked in the mental health and substance abuse disorder fields for over 10 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, graduating magna cum laude from her class. She obtained her Masters in Social Work (MSW) at Barry University in an accelerated program.

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