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November 1st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

by David Peters

One of the major villains of the modern world is none other than Alcoholism. This disease, which was once considered a harmless inability to curtail one’s extravagances, today accredited the responsibility of destroying millions of homes and devastating an even more shocking number of lives. However, it is not uncommon to find many people disregarding this disease as, “Something that happens to other people” or even justifying their excesses as only “a passing phase.” And it is this attitude that organizations and even governments are fighting against, as these notions are the very roots of the vicious disease that is alcoholism.

A major factor that makes alcoholism such a difficult disorder to cure is that the victim of alcohol abuse does not understand the horrifying effects his consumption of alcohol warrants. The most widely accepted way to ascertain that you are not a victim yourself is to analyze your drinking habits. If you fall in the category of people who consume more than 4 drinks a day, or 14 drinks a week, then it is a sure sign that something is amiss. Also, if your resort to alcohol as a means to alleviating your depression, or drink more out of habit than as an occasional indulgence, you are already stepping across the fine line that separates moderation and addiction. This may be the best time to talk to your doctor about your habit, because you, as the victim, may not be the best judge of whether you are indeed going overboard. So, you may often find yourself making excuses to justify your drinking or even be defensive when you are spoken to about it.

But if you find that your drinking is causing your friends and family members to be concerned about your wellbeing, take this as a much needed wake-up call. Don’t cast their warnings away as baseless fears, but set up an appointment with your physician as soon as possible. Remember, it is you who are worst affected by your addiction. From physical maladies like liver cirrhosis, to renal disorders, gastrointestinal aliments and even cardiovascular failure, there is barely a part of your body that alcohol does not attack. Drinking as a recourse from the pressures and tensions of day-to-day life is unlikely relieve you of any stress. This is because alcohol is, in itself, a depressant. Hence, the temporary high that you feel after a strong drink or two rapidly concede to feelings of severe depression, which in turn encourage you to reach out for another round of drinks.

Look for reinforcement in all its forms once you have made the decision to quit. Make a list of all the reasons which prompted you to take the first step. From your physical health to your family ties, every reason is reason enough for you to quit. Tack this list to your refrigerator, your dresser, or any place where you can see it often. This will give you the much-needed motivation when you are feeling particularly low and egg you on stick to your resolve. At times like these, it also helps if you talk to friends and family and let them help you overcome any hurdles that impede your path to recovery. If you do recourse to alcohol to ease you through psychological trauma, seek the advice of a trained counselor to rid you of these problems. Group therapy sessions have also proven to be immensely beneficial as they allow victims to share their experiences and consult with others who have been through similar times.

Set milestones for yourself in your de-addiction program. For every milestone that you accomplish, reward yourself. This could involve a simple dinner with the family, an evening out at the theater, or even gifting yourself something you’ve always coveted. When you cut down on your intake of alcohol, you’ll find that you’re also saving all the money that once funded your drinking habit. Use this money to motivate you to stay clean, until it becomes a way of life for you. You can also try alternative techniques like hypnosis, or acupuncture, or just a relaxing massage if your need to break your resolve for ‘Just a tiny drink’ becomes too overwhelming.

The first month of your de-addiction routine is undoubtedly, the most difficult. However, once you do cross this vital period, do not allow yourself to be tempted away from this program by either situations or people who may lead you astray. This may involve you cutting down on your interactions with certain acquaintances and colleagues, but what you need to remember is that many people may be in the denial phase themselves. Hence, they will not take your detoxification program as seriously as you need to take it, while may lead them to try to coax you into a drink or two. More often than not, chances are, this all the opportunity alcoholism needs to raise its ugly head.

The road to de-addiction may sound arduous when you start, but don’t let that deter you from your decision. Take that first step today and stick to it will all your will. You’ll soon find a beautiful new world unfold right before your eyes which is based on people you love, situations where you are in control of your actions relationships which are based on mutual trust and respect.

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