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In this book, you will learn all about: - Phases Of Recovery - Errors And Correct Choices In Early-On Recovery - Seek Your Path - You Must Take Action - Much MORE! Make Full Use Of This Knowledge And Get A Real Look At Effective Resolutions To Quit Drinking!
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How to Stop Drinking Alcohol
The Total Guide on How to Be a Happy Nondrinker, Effectively Cure this addiction and Quit for Good! Resolve To Live An Alcohol-Free Life This Year!
Andrea Ross
INDEX
Index
Imprint
1. Introduction
2. Why Do You Drink?
3. Signs of Alcohol Addiction
4. Alcoholism progression
5. Alcohol Abuse
6. Facts about Alcohol
7. Addiction
8. The Cure
9. Are You Ready To Quit?
10. Starting the Sober Journey Safely
11. Concrete Measures to End Alcoholism
12. Treatment To Deal With Alcohol Addiction
13. How to Cut Down Your Alcohol Intake
14. Stop Drinking Fully or step by step?
15. Handling Cravings and Triggers
16. How to Get Help and Support
17. The benefits of a Treatment Program
18. Alcohol-Related Diseases
19. Dealing with the Withdrawal Syndrome
20. Saying No Skills
21. Practical Ways to Giving Up Alcohol for Light Drinkers
22. Heal your Liver
23. The Liver Cleanse: The Remedy in Healing your Liver against Alcoholism
24. The Effects of Liver Cleanse
25. The Overall Health Effects of Liver Cleanse
26. Alcohol Awareness
27. Unexpected Benefits of Sobriety
28. Staying Positive during Recovery
29. Starting a New Lifestyle
30. Conclusion
IMPRINT
© 2022 Andrea Ross
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1. INTRODUCTION
It is terrible that alcoholism, which is one of the world's oldest types of substance misuse, continues to be equally prevalent now as it has been for thousands of years. According to current figures, over 30% of Americans have had a drinking problem in the past, with a further 15% of those who are currently alcoholics. Some schools of thought, on the other hand, argue that these estimations are far too conservative. Some people are able to successfully conceal their addiction for many years before their family or friends become aware of it. Some people may not even be aware of the existence of this condition in themselves.
Alcoholism is described as a dependency on alcoholic beverages that causes the drinker to believe that they have no control over the amount of alcohol they consume. People who drink or think about drinking may spend a significant amount of time doing either. You will learn how to recognize and assist someone who is suffering from an alcohol addiction. Along with facts regarding alcoholism and addiction, you will find information about the signs and effects of drinking, therapy for alcoholism, alcohol-related disorders, and much more.
When it comes to having a good time, alcohol is usually always a part of the equation. In reality, life's most memorable experiences are usually marked by good cheer and laughing, especially accompanied by a few sips of alcoholic beverage. There are few people who do not like a decent drink from time to time.
Different nations all around the world have their own preferred alcoholic beverage that they enjoy drinking. Alcohol is constantly prevalent in popular culture, and it is frequently consumed and abused by the wealthy and famous. For the average person, ingesting alcohol is a terrific way to let go a little and have a little fun with their friends.
An occasional drink is not an issue for most individuals, but other people require more. It is vital for them to use alcohol on a consistent basis in order to satisfy their cravings. Drinking alcohol serves as a haven for them in more ways than one, serving as a quick and handy escape from all of their difficulties and anxieties.
If this is the case for you, the best course of action is to transition to a new and less destructive form of escaping, rather than attempting to eliminate escapism altogether. Everyone, even those who are not burdened with cares, requires a break from time to time.
To get away, I simply go to a forest or a botanical garden, which are both beautiful and relaxing. From what I've learned about neuroscience, being in nature has a good effect on our brains. However, there is more going on behind the scenes of our brains that we are not aware of. We experience it as calm, and our thoughts become crystal clear at the same time. Consequently, my first piece of advice is to get out into nature and take a long walk. It has a greater impact on you than you realize. The more calm escapes you can find for yourself, the less you'll rely on the second option: booze.
The decision to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism for difficult events in your life is entirely your own creation. However, there are a few risk factors that can raise a person's likelihood of becoming an alcoholic in the future. In this group of factors, genetics is one of them.
It is believed by scientists that children and adolescents whose parents struggled with drinking are more prone to alcoholism than children and adolescents whose parents did not struggle with alcoholism In addition, people who have suffered from or are presently suffering from psychological difficulties such as depression and anxiety attacks are more likely to develop an alcoholism than the general population. Also at risk for developing alcoholism are people who live in an environment where drinking is the norm and who are continuously subjected to peer pressure to pick up a bottle of beer or a glass of wine.
Depression, the second of these issues, is easily remedied — even if it is a chronic condition. I would recommend that you get out into nature because it has an anti-depressant effect on your brain, which is something I recommend to everyone. In addition, you must walk for 30 minutes at a vigorous pace three times a week for 30 minutes. Even though this activity appears to be simple, we now know that it has the same anti-depressant effects as prescription medications. According to research, those who rely on anti-depressant medications are considerably more prone to relapse into a depressive condition than those who engage in brisk walking exercise.
You also require more sunlight than you may be aware of. When there is no sunlight, such as during the winter, your body clock drifts by one hour per day, causing you to have trouble sleeping. Your eyes have specific light detectors that are activated only by outside brightness and are not activated by interior lights. Simply explained, these receptors are tied to your body clock as well as the pleasure region of your brain. If it has been dreary all day and the sun comes out for even a few minute, you can be sure that your mood will be instantly improved. Winter sadness and sleeplessness are caused by a lack of sunlight, which causes your biological clock to be inaccurate and to drift by approximately one hour each day. Your brain uses sunshine to determine how to adjust your body clock on a daily basis. Consequently, if you don't have at least a partially sunny day, your brain won't be able to adjust your body clock.
Finding an alternative source of strong light is the best method to deal with this problem. Because conventional indoor light is actually 100 to 1000 times dimmer than outdoor light on a sunny day, you'll want to invest in a specialized device to compensate. Purchase a “10000 lux light box” from Amazon by searching for it there. A light box, in my opinion, is as necessary in a family as a washing machine. All that is required is that you glance at the light box every morning within an hour of waking up for 30 minutes. This will cause your biological clock to reset and anti-depressant effects in your brain as a result of the process.
If this is the first time you've heard of light boxes or the benefits of sunlight, believe me when I say that you have no idea how powerful and crucial this is to your overall health and well-being. In just one week, insomnia and despair are no longer a problem. For years, my mother would wake up every two hours in the middle of the night. Her life was transformed after I provided her with a light box and instructed her on how to use it. After six days of utilizing the light box, she was able to sleep till the next morning.
Making certain that your body clock is constantly on time, that you receive the finest possible sleep, and that you do not suffer from depression will go a long way toward resolving your drinking issues.
Keep in mind that staying up all night is one of the worst things you can do to yourself if you are depressed. It has a greater impact on your brain than you are aware of. As a result, refrain from doing so. A healthy person works in collaboration with their body. This is exactly what you must do.
2. WHY DO YOU DRINK?
The causes for being overly reliant on alcohol vary depending on the extreme or heavy drinker; while some are clear, there are some that are less visible or evident at first. However, if you dig a little deeper, you will discover that you are drinking for reasons other than simply de-stressing after a long day at work, celebrating, or socializing with your friends and family members.
People who drink on an occasional or social basis and who are in great control of their alcohol intake do so for a variety of reasons.
It's a great way to unwind after a long and exhausting day. You may also socialize with friends and family members.
- In order to better assist you in realizing and eventually accepting that you or someone in your family has a drinking problem, the following are some of the causes that, when ignored, frequently result in alcoholism:
If you enjoy the taste of alcohol so much that you crave it on a regular basis, it can help you become more socially connected with others. You develop the self-assurance that you need to put yourself out there and socialize more effectively.
If you feel lonely, bad, or depressed, you may turn to alcohol for comfort. If you feel that alcohol is your security blanket, it may help you adapt to the worst of the worst conditions. If you feel that alcohol is your security blanket, you may turn to alcohol for comfort.
- Alcohol can assist you in coping with the grief or loss that you have suffered. - Alcohol can also serve as an energy booster.
You can better manage your emotions if you drink alcohol. It also helps you sleep better every night.
- Your entire family partakes in alcoholic beverages. Why should I be an exception to a tradition or a behavior that has been passed down through the generations?
- You believe that drinking is cool.
3. SIGNS OF ALCOHOL ADDICTION
It is unlikely that most alcoholics would acknowledge that they are addicted to or have grown entirely reliant on alcohol. Whether someone reaches out to you for assistance or you decide to do a self-assessment to determine if you have become overly reliant on alcohol, it would be extremely advantageous if you were aware of all of the warning signals. And while we understand how difficult it can be to acknowledge that you require assistance, believe us when we say that it will all be worth it in the end.
If you see any of the following habits, you may be suffering from a drinking problem:
• You begin to lie and conceal your drinking from others because you recognize that what you are doing is wrong and that you have gone too far with your drinking; as a result, you are embarrassed or forced to conceal your drinking sprees from those who care about you or from those who may notice you.
- You're feeling remorseful about your drinking habits. – In addition to being ashamed of your alcoholism, it is likely that you are feeling guilty about it.
Your friends and family members begin to express concern and anxiety about you. – If your family members, loved ones, and closest friends begin to express concern about your drinking habits, it is extremely likely that you are on the verge of developing an alcoholism or addiction problem.
- You frequently lose consciousness and are unable to recall anything after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. A night out with friends and excessive alcohol intake are acceptable on occasion, but doing so on a regular basis might have negative effects on your capacity to recall knowledge and concentrate. Now, if you find yourself repeatedly falling asleep and waking up with no memory of what happened the night before or the day before, you may need to do some major soul-searching. You must determine whether or not you require or are required to stop drinking.
- You consume more alcohol than you intend to. Drinking a bottle or two of wine every now and then does not imply that you are overly reliant on alcohol. However, if you find yourself drinking more than you can handle on a regular basis, it may be an indication that you are developing alcoholism.
- This impairs your capacity to complete tasks and make sound decisions in a rational manner. It is not only possible to make poor decisions while under the influence of alcohol, but it is also possible to do harsh and reckless actions while under the influence. Alcoholism also has an impact on your ability to carry out your regular responsibilities, whether at work or at home.
- You arrive late for work; - You fail to arrive for work; - You fail to accomplish your tasks, duties, and responsibilities on time.
- Your general lack of interest in the things that you do, with the exception of alcohol consumption
- Your thoughts wander away from your work and into other realms - Your relationships with your coworkers are harmed - You engage in potentially hazardous behavior while under the influence of alcohol Consuming alcoholic beverages while driving or participating in extreme sports are examples of these behaviors.
- Operating potentially hazardous equipment and machinery while under the influence or intoxicated - Consuming alcohol and prescription medications at the same time - Consuming alcohol and illegal narcotics at the same time
As a result of your excessive drinking, you have begun to encounter legal difficulties. If you are arrested for disorderly conduct, negligence, or drunk driving, you must immediately cease your drinking habits to avoid further legal consequences.
- As a result of your drinking, you have lost touch with your friends and family. If you find yourself drinking in public despite the fact that your family and friends are expressing concern, anger, and opposition, it is likely that you are willing to put your relationships at risk in order to consume alcohol.
4. ALCOHOLISM PROGRESSION
Indications that you are becoming increasingly reliant on alcohol include the following signs:
Tolerance
Some people simply do not have the tolerance for alcohol, but once they begin to get overly reliant on it, their ability to take in, consume, and tolerate alcohol will continue to increase until they believe they are capable of drinking more than they should be able to. Once this occurs, individuals will begin to believe that they must consume more alcohol in order to experience the rush.
Withdrawal
When someone decides to take action against your drinking, you may experience feelings of uneasiness and deprivation as a result. It is an indication of withdrawal if you experience shakiness at any hour of the day because you have not consumed even a single drop of alcohol. Here are some additional warning indicators that you should be on the lookout for:
- Anxiety - a jittery feeling
- Nausea and vomiting are common side effects.
- Suffering from depression
- Insomnia - Mood swings that are violent
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Denial
During this stage, you are adamant that you do not have a problem with alcohol consumption. If you drink, you may also: - Take drastic measures to understate the amount of alcoholic beverages you consume - Downplay all of the negative effects or consequences of your drinking habit - Believe and declare that your family members, friends, and loved ones are overreacting and exaggerating the problem - Blame other people and your current emotional state as the root cause of your drinking problem
5. ALCOHOL ABUSE
Consider this: national studies have found that approximately fourteen million Americans, or one in every thirteen adults, misuse alcohol or are alcoholics, according to the latest estimates. Moderate alcohol use (1-2 drinks daily for men and 1 drink daily for women and the elderly) is not dangerous for the majority of adults.
In reality, moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to have a beneficial effect on cardiac health, and it may also be a pleasant addition to social gatherings when done responsibly. However, unhealthy alcohol use can be life-threatening.
Heavy drinking has been shown to increase one's risk of developing specific malignancies, including liver, esophageal, throat, and laryngeal cancers, among others.
Additionally, heavy drinking has been shown to cause cirrhosis of the liver, brain damage, and immune system impairment. Drinking increases the likelihood of dying in a car accident or from a recreational or occupational injury, and it can result in serious economic hardship if one's drinking behavior interferes with one's ability to retain a steady work.
It is a significant and frequently under-recognized national disease that affects millions of people. Students at UR should learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of alcoholism so that they can provide proper support and aid to those who are suffering from the disease before it is too late.
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Many people believe that alcoholism and alcohol abuse are the same thing, which is not true in most instances. In reality, the two are diametrically opposed. Alcoholism differs from alcohol abuse in that the person who has a drinking problem exhibits bodily indicators of reliance while continuing to consume alcoholic beverages. This could include physical difficulties associated with alcoholism as well as social issues. It is important to distinguish between alcohol abuse and alcoholism since it is when drinking causes issues rather than addiction. Many people suffer from alcohol addiction without even realizing that they have a problem.