| There are persons that managed to say no to alcohol | | | | mind all the reasons that can encourage you, write |
| on their own, but for others, support from a group or | | | | then down and consult them occasionally. |
| medical staff is required. There is a series of | | | | * - A plan is very helpful, when carefully made and |
| medicines, which help a person to maintain sobriety. | | | | followed. Your plan should start with the setting of a |
| The specialists are qualified to give treatment that | | | | date. Some copies of it, put in the right places at the |
| provides assistance in the battle against alcoholism. | | | | reach of your eye, can have wonderful results |
| If you want to give up alcohol any day is a good day | | | | * - Your close person can be involved in the plan and |
| but if you may think that you might be suffering from | | | | informed about it |
| alcoholism then a visit to the doctor is absolutely | | | | * - Progress will need to be evaluated in a specific day. |
| necessary. | | | | That day, the list containing your motivation will be |
| The benefits of giving up alcohol: | | | | reviewed. The positive results should also be written |
| * - reduces pregnancy risks for both mother and the | | | | down to encourage you to proceed. In case of alcohol |
| baby | | | | use recidivating, try again. You are the one that can |
| * - solves familial and social problems | | | | make most of the difference for yourself. It only takes |
| * - maintains health or ameliorates certain already | | | | will and determination. |
| existing conditions | | | | * - Change your entourage, if the old one was related |
| * - help to solve alcohol related legal matters | | | | to your alcohol problem and eliminate anything that can |
| * - makes you more efficient at work or school and | | | | stop you from achieving this purpose |
| even at home | | | | * - Self-help groups attendance for at least three |
| There are several steps to follow in the process of | | | | times. In case a certain group doesn't provide you the |
| renunciation: | | | | necessary help, try a different one |
| * - Explain to and for yourself the motivation for such | | | | * - Self-rewarding may include pleasant activities that |
| decision. Cooperate with a close person to keep in | | | | will certainly encourage and motivate you to go on. |