How do I stop getting drunk ?!
How do I stop getting drunk ?
Everytime I stop for a day I come back with a vengeance and drink twice as much. Why can't I stop ?
Answers:
Because you have a problem. There are several ways to stop drinking:
1. Admit that you have a problem
2.Go to Detox
3.Get into a residential or out patient treatment program
4.AA
5.Stop Cold Turkey
6.Get on Anabuse
u have problem. give it up all together if u cant control it
have some self control. if you know you want to stop then stop. if not maybe you have a problem.
Because you have no life and nothing else going on in it to do.........
Dont drink alcohol. Bollox to it go grab yourself a beer.
admit to yourself that you're an alcoholic and get help so you can beat it.
well in order to stop getting drunk you have to stop drinking alcohol, and in order to do that you have to honestly and truly want to, so come up with something else that you can do to take its place, like run, or watch a movie, or something that would strike your interest, and then just dont drink, thats all there is to it, good luck.
Tell your family/partner you need help. It sounds like a dependence, you should stop before it gets worse
Obviously you are an alcoholic. Half the world propably is. You should seek help. Try not to go to the liquor store.
go to an AA meeting. sometimes its not your choice if you can stop or not, its a mental thing. so you should TRY and just cut off liquor. all the incidents i have ever seen in liquor end up in hurt.
Sweetie, not to offend you, but get a life...
If you have a job, or school, and a responsability you wont have time nor the desire to get drunk.
Go to detox.. At least you will be forced to stay sober for at least 8 weeks, it will give your liver a little bit of a break, who knows...the program might work for you.
don't know brother. been trying to stop myself. I stopped for a month and then one evening went on a tear and got extremely wasted. that was two weeks ago and i ain't drink since. maybe we need A/A or something i don't know.
You're an alcoholic...and there is no easy solution. No one can make you stop, but a doctor (like a family doctor) may be able to help you. Good luck!
My godfather, grandfather, and myself are all alcoholics or reformed. Seriously, go to AA before its too late.
just enjoy it. you'll grow out of it.
You cannot stop because you truly aren't ready to. It has to be something that you are totally dedicated to doing, and you should make sure that you have support during the rough times so that you will not be tempted
Most people with alcoholism or those who abuse alcohol enter treatment reluctantly because they deny that they have a problem. Health problems or legal difficulties may prompt treatment. Intervention helps some people recognize and accept the need for treatment. If you're concerned about a friend or family member, discuss intervention with a professional.
Various treatments are available to help people with alcohol problems. Depending on the circumstances, treatment may involve an evaluation, a brief intervention, an outpatient program or counseling, or a residential inpatient stay.
Determining your level of dependence
The first step in treatment is to determine whether you're alcohol dependent. If you haven't lost control over your use of alcohol, treatment may involve reducing your drinking. If you're dependent on alcohol, simply cutting back is ineffective. Abstinence must be part of your treatment goal.
If you aren't dependent on alcohol but are experiencing the adverse effects of drinking, the goal of treatment is to reduce alcohol-related problems ― often through counseling or a brief intervention, which usually involves alcohol-abuse specialists who can establish a specific treatment plan. Interventions may include goal setting, behavioral modification techniques, use of self-help manuals, counseling and follow-up care at a treatment center.
Counseling may take many forms. With cognitive behavior therapy, you and your therapist identify distorted thoughts and beliefs that trigger psychological stress. You learn new ways to view and cope with traumatic events. Emphasis is placed on developing a sense of mastery and control of your thoughts and feelings.
Another option may be aversion therapy, in which drinking alcohol is paired with a strong aversive response ― such as nausea or vomiting induced by a medication. After repeated pairing, the alcohol itself causes the aversive response, which decreases the likelihood of relapse.
Residential treatment programs
Many residential alcoholism treatment programs in the United States include abstinence, individual and group therapy, participation in alcoholism support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), educational lectures, family involvement, work assignments, activity therapy and the use of counselors and professional staff experienced in treating alcoholism.
Here is what you might expect from a typical residential treatment program:
* Detoxification and withdrawal. Treatment may begin with a program of detoxification, usually taking about four to seven days. You may need to take sedating medications to prevent delirium tremens or other withdrawal seizures.
* Medical assessment and treatment. Common medical problems related to alcoholism are high blood pressure, increased blood sugar, and liver and heart disease.
* Psychological support and psychiatric treatment. Group and individual counseling and therapy support recovery from the psychological aspects of alcoholism. Many treatment programs also offer couples and family therapy because family support can be an important part of the recovery process. In fact, involving a spouse in the treatment process may increase the chances of successful recovery.
* Emphasis on acceptance and abstinence. Effective treatment is impossible unless you accept that you're addicted and currently unable to control your drinking.
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Drug treatments. An alcohol-sensitizing drug called disulfiram (Antabuse) may be a strong deterrent. Disulfiram won't cure alcoholism nor can it remove the compulsion to drink. But if you drink alcohol, the drug produces a severe physical reaction that includes flushing, nausea, vomiting and headaches. Naltrexone (ReVia), a drug long known to block the narcotic high, also reduces the urge to drink. Acamprosate (Campral) is an anti-craving medication that may help you combat alcohol cravings and remain abstinent from alcohol. Unlike disulfiram, naltrexone and acamprosate don't make you feel sick soon after taking a drink.
In June 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first injectable drug to treat alcohol dependence. Vivitrol, a version of the drug naltrexone, is injected in the buttocks once a month by a health care professional. It may reduce the urge to drink by blocking neurotransmitters in the brain thought to be associated with alcohol dependence. Vivitrol doesn't affect alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It's intended for people with alcoholism who are receiving counseling and who haven't had a drink for at least a week. Although similar medication can be taken in pill form, the injectable version of the drug may be easier for people recovering from alcohol dependence to use consistently.
* Continuing support. Aftercare programs and support groups help people recovering from alcoholism or alcohol abuse abstain from drinking, manage relapses and cope with necessary lifestyle changes.
Because you're an alcoholic. Go to AA meetings with someone you love and trust who will help and support you through this trying time in a nonjudgmental way.
Evidently you do not want to. It is like a crash diet. They never work. You have to give it up alltogether if you have a problem.
Good Luck. You can do it!
It's called addiction my friend, and you will need to admit this to yourself before you can change it.
you need help
Sounds like you got yourself a little problem! Try and get some help! You can even try NA...There are lots of x drinkers/users there...they tend to be a younger, more lively crowd than AA. Good luck!
stop being a butthead and think
come party with me.
you need to learn how to manage it better. try drinking the same amount everyday. no more no less, see how long you can go.
I have two suggestions. It will probably require both to stop drinking. And, you must stop completely because you have a problem. A problem that WILL get worse...not stay the same or improve.
1. Contact a family counselor or local hospital abut outpatient dependence programs and enter it. You would go to "class" and learn more about your problem and probably get tested to ensure you stay clean. Program might be 4-8 weeks. After that there are support groups.
2. Of course the most popular support group is AA. Get a sponsor and get involved and stay involved.
Remember this prayer....
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Its not easy but its very possible to take your life back.
You have to want or you can't stop.I would say don't buy it, but it i your money and life.Try and see if you really can...
Find where the local AA meetings are (ask the church). Coming here for advice is not a good idea because most of the people here are kids who live for getting drunk.
don't be a quitter.