whats is the best and quickest way to stop drinking alcohol heavily?

Answer 1

That's easy, just say no to any more alcohol. The hard part is to keep saying no.

Answer 2

If you are truly a heavy drinker, stopping drinking alcohol cold turkey should be supervised by a doctor. Alcohol long term is very damaging to the body, but suddenly removing what the body has gotten used to can be a medical emergency.

It can be done, but under a doctor's supervision. Some people go through severe dt's which normally begin about 48 hours after the last drink. People think when they make it to 24-30 hours after the last drink that everything is going to be ok, but it's the 48-72 hours after the last drink that could potentially be deadly.

People going through dt's can have hallucinations and can have heart arrhythmias. The person really should be in a situation where medical personal can help. The dt's normally last around 48 hours and then the person is finished with the physical symptoms of withdrawal.

The emotional symptoms of withdrawal also need to be addressed. The first time you experience a time of stress, will your reaction be to reach for a drink?? If you want that answer to be no, you need to get in with a good AA group and learn coping skills.

You've been using alcohol as your anesthesia for life, and without it, you will have to face your everyday stressors without the help of alcohol.

If you would prefer not to quit cold turkey, you should start writing down everytime you have a drink, and gradually increase the time between drinks. If you drinks are 3 hours apart, try to go 4 and then gradually increase.

Be careful not to substitute another bad habit when you give up this one. Everyone has had a drug of choice at some time in their lives. Things like alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, food......we all use different things to cope with life's stressors.

Learning to cope without a crutch will not be easily, but just think how proud and confidence building it will be to succeed. Your body will be so much more healthy, and your spirit will soar.

Alcohol also has a way of distancing you from people in your family who don't want to be around alcohol. They may be hesitant at first to trust that you have truly quit, but give them time to see that you really have, and what a joy it will be to repair and mend those relationships you once lost due to alcohol.

Good luck to you, and remember to go to AA. Those people have been where you have been and can really help you. You can do this and your spirit will soar like an eagle!

Sincerely,
Robin

Answer 3

I started drinking too much. What was once 2 glasses of wine with a meal in the evening- turned to 2 glasses in the morning. Then 2 bottles a day etc.

The worst thing was, i enjoyed it and felt fine!Most of the time.

However, day after day i needed more and more to help me through the day. I only had to watch the news and see something sad, or have a family member annoy me to reach for a glass and another and another. Unlike smoking which can kill you, alcohol can not only kill you, but changes your behaviour too.

i tried a survey online-http://www.howsyourdrink.org.uk

and it told me i was drinking way to much.

One thing that made sense was how it told you, not to suddenly stop drinking. I thought it would be like giving up smoking- i.e stop all together.

However, cutting down is the best bet. Make it a treat. Go for weaker alcohol versions of things such as beers 3% ones instead of 5% etc. and low % alcohol wine- that way you still have a glass in your hand, but not taking in as much alky.

I found that the less i drank, the less i craved it and the less i needed to get drunk. Cut down if you can.

if you can't cut down, you will need to cut it out all together. This takes will power and diversion tactics are best. Don't go to pubs or buy your food in supermarkets full of booze. Take up a sport or hobby- read or something.

Cheers by the way x With my cup of tea.
Try and drink after 4pm, that way you are not so tempted to have a drinking session.

Answer 4

Stop drinking but take up something else instead, like going to the gym.

Having a new interest will help you get over alcohol. You dont need to go to AA, you have the power and strengh to stop yourself

Answer 5

Rons right,first you must accept you have a problem.unless you are so far gone that it will kill you,stop completely until you are strong enough to control your addiction.Ignore your friends when they say one wont do any harm,it's not their body and it might.Don't kick yourself too hard when you slip,you will,pull yourself back and start again.and yes it will take time.As for AA,do you really want to sit with a bunch of broken depressives week after week.Find more positive company that doesn't need to drink excessively to have fun.Good luck.

Answer 6

Watch Trisha and simlar programmes here you will notice every poor soul with bad skin sad sunken eyes and no self esteem has been at the bottle.
Try asking your doctor if you can not do it on your own or with the help of your loved ones.

Answer 7

Stay away from bars, clubs etc and the off licence.

Set yourself a limit..it's all to do with will power, then if that doesn't work join an AA meeting.

Answer 8

the best way is to get help. it could be rehab,or a 12 step program. like A.A. it will not be quick. it,s hard work. if you want to stop. theres a lot of help out there. take one step at a time.

Answer 9

Just stop, keeping away from any temptations ,like going to the pub with friends...

Answer 10

Stop going to the offy