I am an alcoholic i tried to stop on my own but it didn't work. How do i find out what steps i should take? Should i go to rehab? Should i go to aa groups? What do i do? I live in junction city kansas. Please Help.
2006-10-17 17:05:06 · 20 answers · asked by r6naughtyhottie9l 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You just took the first step right there ...by asking for help. There are meetings and stuff you can go to and you can get a sponser. But none of that stuff will work unless you really want to do it. Ask your family for support and go for it. I dont think you will regret it at all. Hope this helps and Good Luck
2006-10-17 17:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not suggest AA.
AA has a 5% success rate, so do quitting on your own. Of the 95% who fail in AA, many get worse. According to the Brandsma study, they are 4 time as likely to engage in binge drinking as someone who tries stopping without AA.
Another study, run by George Vaillant, a Harvard researcher and AA Board of Trustees member, showed AA has a MORTALITY rate for those in their first year of AA that is 4 times higher than no program.
There are non-AA recovery groups on Yahoo, they helped me quite a bit. Read books by Jack Trimpey or Jim Christopher, check your local public library.
2006-10-18 01:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont Worry About It Too Much I Think Your Just Beating Yourself Up Because Of The Wany People Are/ Act Around You, Just Try To Work On It As Best You Can And Be Yourself, Not Somebody Else. Just Because You Drink, Does'nt Mean That YTou Are A Bad Person Just Behave Yourself, Don't Get Angry, And Dont Let Other People Intimidate You!
2006-10-18 00:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by tom_dewlie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a big proponent of AA meetings; it works for some people, but I wasn't into it at all.
I'm the type of person that's more scientific than spiritual, so I would lean towards more evidence-based, research-supported treatments, particularly motivational and cognitive-behavioral approaches. While the traditional treatment community has long relied on more ideologically-driven approaches (e.g., 12-step) - despite limited evidence of effectiveness - motivational and cognitive-behavioral approaches have achieved a robust track record of success over the last 20 years and are rated as the most effective treatments available. In particular, patients report great appreciation and acceptance of motivational approaches, while cognitive-behavioral interventions show effectiveness across a wide spectrum of problems, help sustain the effects of treatment, and reduce relapse severity.
I've taken CBT and it's done not only great things for me personally; I've applied to principals of CBT to other areas of life that I wanted to improve.
I live in NYC and I've never been to KS. I did some research and found, what appears to be a reputable CBT center. They don't specialize in addiction, but I bet if you called them, they can refer you to someone who does.
http://www.kcanxiety.com/index.php?page=info§ion=faqs
2006-10-18 00:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by Altruist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each person finds their own way out... but in general you need a referral to a treatment center.
Psychotherapy will be part of this process. A group like AA might be part of it as well. I know people who swear by AA, and others with lesser opinions.
I'm very happy you've done the toughest thing already......
2006-10-18 00:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU are the only one that can control your behavior!
there are many different support groups that will help you some religious(-like AA) some not religious.
There IS a medication that can be prescribed by a DOCTOR that can help you-so make an appointment.
2006-10-18 00:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are physically dependent,the important thing to do is not to go cold turkey!This can not only be traumatic but can lead to fits etc.If your dependent on spirits 24 hours a day you may need a course of chlordiazepoxide(librium,tropium) to relieve the symptoms of withdrawal.I now prefer to use a reduction method,drinking less each day until I can eventually stop.Don't neglect eating and drink plenty of water,you will also need B vitamins .Once your off it ,your next problem is staying off it,so you could try AA ,it's saved a lot of peoples' lives.
2006-10-18 05:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by paul b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go into rehab they can help you with the steps you need and get you into a support group. Just don't give up. There are people that will support you all the way.
2006-10-18 00:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamcatcher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are hundreds of AA groups in your area. Go to a few different ones and see which group feels the most comfortable for you. They are free and they work. Good Luck ! :)
2006-10-18 00:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really sucks, but cold turkey is the best way. I stopped smoking about 6 months ago cold turkey and after about a month I had no desire anymore. Now I can't stand smoking. so good luck. you could also try to work out a lot. if you are hung over you really suck when you work out. just an idea.
2006-10-18 00:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by Baseball 26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋