| If you are struggling with an alcohol addiction you are | | | | importantly, you will feel freedom from the many |
| not alone. It's estimated that more than 18 million | | | | stresses connected to drinking. |
| Americas drink to excess everyday. How can you tell | | | | Once you've decided to stop drinking, find ways to limit |
| if your drinking habit has become addictive? If your | | | | your exposure to setting that might trigger you to |
| family is saying alcohol is getting in the way of their | | | | restart your habit. Usually you need more than one |
| relationship with you, listen to them. When alcohol | | | | strategy to conquer your addiction. Using willpower |
| negatively affects your family life, your job, or creates | | | | alone is rarely enough. You might want to consult with |
| legal problems like DUIs, it's time to acknowledge you | | | | a health care provider about ways you can control the |
| need help. | | | | physical aspects of the addiction. |
| Take time to write down some of the benefits you will | | | | If you feel you cannot stop drinking on your own, talk |
| enjoy when you stop drinking. Your risk of liver | | | | with your doctor about treatment centers. Your |
| damage decreases and if your pregnant, you reduce | | | | insurance may cover part or all of the care you |
| the possibility of health problems for your unborn baby. | | | | receive. If you have an Employee Assistance Program |
| You will have a chance to restart relationships at | | | | (EAP) at work, you can discuss your concerns in a |
| home and at work. Though the transformation will not | | | | confidential setting and find the help you need. You can |
| happen overnight, you can heal important connections | | | | also check for local resources in your city. |
| with the people who care about you the most. Most | | | | |