is ther any easy of gettign help to quit booze besides aa?

Question

just wonder is there any easy ways to quit booze ,i do not want to go to aa and all the speeches etc

Answer 1

You could look at the website for SMART Recovery (www.smartrecovery.org) which is a non-religious alternative approach to getting off alcohol and other substances. There are many counselling services which don't use AA,or which the use Harm Reduction approach. I'm not recommending any of these approaches because you'll have to find what works for you. The fact that you're looking means you've started on the path to recovery. Keep at it, and if you fall get up again and don't dwell on it - it takes time and effort.

Answer 2

AA is not about speeches, it is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strenght and hope with each other.

Yes you can quit other ways but if you must ask for help I would say you are at a point where you should stop finding excuses not to go somewhere because you might hear a speech.

Go into a Alcohol treatment program if you can not get help on the outside because you might hear a speech. Spend time in Jail for a DUI they will not make you listen to speeches. They will not care if you start drinking when you leave either, and they will welcome you back with open arms the next time as well.

You will not like AA as they will talk about how alcohol controlled and ruined their lives, they will talk about how the people in AA helped them change their lives. It will celebrate the good times and talk about the bad times. And they will even welcome someone like you. Or worse someone like me.

Peace and good luck.

Answer 3

Take responsibility for your addiction and your recovery.

That's what I finally did after almost 20 years of seeking help though AA. I wasted a lot of time trying to fit into their program. I just had to find it within myself not to pick up that first drink. Thought I'd go crazy and end up killing myself, but that didn't happen. The longer you're away from it, the easier it gets.

You don't need a "spiritual solution" to what is a physical and behavioral problem.

You could try reading "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey. I also read many biographies and they all had the same message, "Don't give up."

Answer 4

Maheery,

AA is your best bet.Ihave been there 33 years ago. I am am now married and have 5 wonderful family.And am retired from my professional career.Am recovering from 2 lots of major surgery last year.An abdominal aneurysm,followed by a rt Nephrectomy. Am Painting and on Ham Radio.doing some Photography and Music,.

Would advise you to keep out of pubs for abt 6to 12 mths until u have sorted yourself out.Save a bit of cash and take a nice holiday.U will find u have a new taste from food.I am a gourmet now and dine in all the best Restaurants where I Live and abroad.

Seamus

Answer 5

First off, AA is not easy. The best thing about first going to an AA meeting is that you find that you are not alone, that many people there share your angst and they will normally go with you shoulder to shoulder to help you quit. After a few meetings you will find help and support and the feeling of being alone leaves and eventually, if you do as they say, the cravings will stop-it takes about a year-but, you learn to do without and find yourself being happy and sober at the same time.
Good luck

Answer 6

First of all you made the BIG step by wanting to quit and that is most important. The classes help you stay sober. If you are a daily chronic drinker then you do not need to stop cold turkey by yourself. Alcohol withdrawal can kill some people if not medically supervised while going through it. There are meds. they will give you to help you through that period. Please check into a re-hab facility that can help you. Support and information is priceless! There is no easy way out of this. It will take a lot of hard work and determination. You can do it! Good luck.

Answer 7

Yah, just give it up. You go to AA for support. If you are serious, you will get a sponsor at AA who will always be there for you when you feel the need to drink and get drunk. You can go cold turkey and just tough it out. You might get real sick and hallucinate and shake like crazy. If that starts to happen, go to the hospital and get detoxed. You'll need insurance. It's a habit, your body needs the alcohol, you are in a pattern--you have to break all those things. God bless and good luck. Some employer's have addiction help programs and your local health department might have something.

Answer 8

If your serious and really want to quit tehn go to your g.p. who will give you medication(librium) to ease the withdrawal symptoms if you are at that stage...I went for 1 on 1 counselling sessions...most cities have a community alcohol service or equivalent.They will assess you and work with you towards a goal regarding your drinking habits whether it's just drinking in moderation or abstaining completely.I went to 2 aa meetings and I found them to be full of dickheads whinging on about how bad they were on the drink! It's like a story telling competition..didnt do anything for me.. anyway try to moderate your drinking yoursel;f if you can and if not then ask for help...good luck(email me if you want)

Answer 9

Talk to a professional counselor. You don't have to speak at an AA meeting until your ready. You will find it is weird to attend the meetings, and there are all types, but you will also find you get what you need out of it to quit. I was a Drug and Alcohol prevention counselor.

Answer 10

Hi there

my advice to you would be to go along t your local complimentary medicine centre and see what they have to offer.

They'll have things like hypnotherapy which you might benefit from. Go along there and see what they can offer you because they will aim to get to the root of why you want to drink and help you deal with it.

All the best