Try to limit or remove alcohol from your home. Remind yourself of why you want to cut back, talk to a friend about it and distract yourself with a hobby or exercise, the NIAAA suggests. Perhaps because of an alcohol-related medical condition like liver disease, or because they start taking medication that reacts badly with alcohol. Recovering from alcohol addiction or abuse is much easier when you have people you can lean on for encouragement, comfort, and guidance.
You may not need to completely reinvent your life to quit drinking, but making a few changes in your surroundings to help avoid alcohol triggers can make a big difference.
Is it possible to get rid of alcoholism?
National Institute of Mental Health Research shows that most people who have alcohol problems are able to reduce their drinking or quit entirely. During the detox process, the individual stops alcohol consumption completely (unless advised by a doctor), and allows time for the body to rid itself of all alcohol in the system. When you ride out the craving, without trying to battle, judge, or ignore it, you'll see that it passes more quickly than you'd think. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medication that can help, or you can usually refer yourself to a specialist alcohol team for support.
