I'm a drunk in China. No AA. Need help. What should I do?

Answer 1

Drink Too Much? (Practical tips on quitting or cutting back):
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/drinkto...

I've stayed sober for the last 5+ years using online support. I don't like AA and there were no alternatives where I lived.

SOS: http://www.sossobriety.org/

SMART: http://www.smartrecovery.org/

RR: http://www.rational.org/

RecoveryFree: http://www.recoveryfree.com/index.html

Answer 2

That is not correct Hong Kong has an AA. Maybe move to a country that has, stop drinking and ask for friends support, keep away from any sources of alcohol, just like giving up smoking

Answer 3

Good for you! When you realize you have a bad habit, you've taken your first step to getting rid of it! Discipline yourself. Tough love yourself. Take the money you spend on booze and save it. Then buy yourself something you've been wanting for a long time. Keep something in your mouth, like gum or sugarfree mints, and start drinking healthy things. Water, juices, an occasional smoothie, even tea and coffee have good health benefits. Pat yourself on the back!!!!!!!

Answer 4

It would be very insensitive to say "stop drinking.....period".

But kudos to you on taking the fist step, which is "accepting" that you have a problem.

The issue with most drunks is that they are in constant denial that they are alcoholics. I have a few such characters in my own family :-(.

Cultivate a few engrossing habts, i.e. reading. (An excellent book for your situation would be - "What to say when you speak to yourself" )

And keep nibbling on some salad, especialy when the urge to drink is strongest.

If you are able to stay away for the first 4 days, the rest of it will be a cakewalk!

All the best friend!
-andy

Answer 5

Here are some links for online AA groups...and you can always email me at: [e-mail]

Answer 6

Stick your finger down your throat and puke

Answer 7

Try their tea....