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The first step is recognizing and accepting you have a problem with alcohol,but that is just the first step.Alcoholism is a serious illness that can lead to insanity or death.There is a lot of help out there for someone who wants to stop.The second step is accepting the fact that you need help to stop,and seek that help.If you could stop on your own power you would have done so already.Alcoholics Anonymous is in most local phonebooks,and online ,that would be a good place to start.It is free to attend and local groups will even send someone to talk to you if you like.There are many other organizations only to willing to help,contact your local hospital or clinic for what is available in your area.
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Stopping alcohol abuse usually requires a combination of strategies including seeking professional help, attending therapy or support groups, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and creating a strong support network. It's important to address any underlying issues contributing to the alcohol abuse and to make lifestyle changes to support sobriety. Remember, recovery is a journey and it's essential to be patient and seek help when needed.
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How do you help an alcoholic who will not admit to being an alcoholic?
Unfortunately you can only tell them how their drinking is effecting others/ relationships. They have to reach a point where they ant to quit themselves, not by bring nagged at
How do you stop being superficial?
All you have to do is STOP..
How can people learn to stop being manipulative?
People can learn to stop being manipulative if they spend time recognizing when they are being manipulative. They can then stop the behavior and substitute a more healthy behavior.
What is the difference between an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic?
The answer is that a non-alcoholic given a substantial reason (i.e.- spouse, kids, job, probation, health) , can and will stop drinking and not start again. Certain text-books describe three different types of drinkers. The problem drinker is described as a person that, when drinking, experiences difficulties they would not have if they were not drinking. The next type of drinker is a "hard drinker" who may consume a large volume of alcohol on a regular basis but given a sufficient reason to cease drinking will stop. The real alcoholic will continue drinking regardless of the what is at stake in regards to financial security, personal relationships, or his/her own health.
How can I stop being reserved?
Try to trust them more:)
What options do I have for addiction treatment?
You must have a desire to stop the alcohol addiction and you must have a serious desire to stop from being an alcoholic. Then you must have the initiative to identify the cause of your being alcoholic. Knowing the cause of one problem is an important part to its solution. If being alcoholic is due to some traumatic experiences.
Alcoholic dependent without being a acloholic?
Theoretically one could be psychologically dependent without being an alcoholic, but it is not a distinction made by experts. If you are unable to stop drinking without physical withdrawal symptons, you are addicted.
What is the first step in treating an alcoholic?
Get the alcoholic to stop drinking.
Why does an alcoholic keep drinking when it makes them sick and they know they should stop?
they become addicted and they cant stop
How do you stop alcoholic percent in wine?
We do not understand the question. What is it you want to know?
What is the first thing that a recorvering alcoholic must do?
Stop drinking alcohol
Can a person who has an Alcoholic relative become an Alcoholic?
Yes, but being aware that it is possible arms the person with a powerful tool to avoid becoming an alcoholic him- or herself.
Can you buy alcoholic drink for a friends 19 year old?
Depends on where you are. If you can legally buy yourself alcoholic drinks then I doubt there's much to stop you.
Can you buy an alcoholic drink for a friends 19 year old?
Depends on where you are. If you can legally buy yourself alcoholic drinks then I doubt there's much to stop you.
What did not happen during prohibition in the 1920s?
People did not stop drinking alcoholic beverages.
Does being an alcoholic weaken a males sperm?
yes
What is addiction to alcoholic drink?
Addiction to an alcoholic drink is very bad because you get very hooked on it, and then you can't stop. It might sometimes even injure your lungs very bad.
