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Moving from Alchosolism to Sobriety

Unless a person suspects himself/herself to be an alcoholic - case in which a visit to the doctor is absolutely necessary - any day may serve as a start to giving up alcohol. The specialists are qualified to give treatment that provides assistance in the battle against alcoholism. There are persons that managed to say no to alcohol on their own, but for others, support from a group or medical staff is required. There is a series of medicines, which help a person to maintain sobriety.

The benefits of giving up alcohol:

• - reduces pregnancy risks for both mother and the baby
• - solves familial and social problems
• - maintains health or ameliorates certain already existing conditions
• - help to solve alcohol related legal matters
• - makes you more efficient at work or school and even at home

There are several steps to follow in the process of renunciation:

• - Explain to and for yourself the motivation for such decision. Cooperate with a close person to keep in mind all the reasons that can encourage you, write then down and consult them occasionally.
• - A plan is very helpful, when carefully made and followed. Your plan should start with the setting of a date. Some copies of it, put in the right places at the reach of your eye, can have wonderful results
• - Your close person can be involved in the plan and informed about it
• - Progress will need to be evaluated in a specific day. That day, the list containing your motivation will be reviewed. The positive results should also be written down to encourage you to proceed. In case of alcohol use recidivating, try again. You are the one that can make most of the difference for yourself. It only takes will and determination.
• - Change your entourage, if the old one was related to your alcohol problem and eliminate anything that can stop you from achieving this purpose
• - Self-help groups attendance for at least three times. In case a certain group doesn't provide you the necessary help, try a different one
• - Self-rewarding may include pleasant activities that will certainly encourage and motivate you to go on.