How to Avoid Alcoholism

Do not leave alcohol in the house. Drinking alcohol can easily become a daily habit if you keep it at hand, when the wine cabinet is always full to satisfy the craving. If you always have a half-finished bottle of wine or a pack of 6 cans of beer in the refrigerator, it is very difficult for you to overcome the temptation. So the first step in preventing alcoholism is not to stock up, unless you’re going to be entertaining guests that day. If you don’t want to give up alcohol completely, but just want to reduce drinking to a healthy level, don’t keep a lot of alcohol in the house. ^[1]

• Keep a drink in your kitchen ready to replace alcohol whenever you need something to refresh you. Tea, carbonated water, lemonade, soft drinks and sodas, these are suitable drinks to replace alcohol. ^[2]
• If there is a lot of alcohol left over at the party, you should give it to your friends to bring. If no one wants to take it, they should throw it all away. You shouldn’t have the mindset that you have to drink it all so you don’t have to throw it away.

Do not drink when you are sad. Drinking when you’re depressed, lonely, stressed, or when you have negative emotions tends to make you dependent on alcohol. Since alcohol is a depressant, it only makes it worse. ^[3] You only drink on social occasions, when people are having fun and have a reason to celebrate.

• Avoid the habit of celebrating every day. You only drink on really special occasions like when someone has something to celebrate.

Drink slowly. If you have a habit of binge drinking, the chances of you drinking too much are very high. You should drink slowly, taking time to sip each time you drink. To do that, you should order pure alcohol, do not mix other drinks to avoid losing the real taste of alcohol, which is an opportunity for you to think that you don’t drink alcohol. ^[4] You should drink a glass of water or a light drink after each drink. ^[5]

• Drinking water helps you to fill your stomach and also to hydrate the body. You can hardly drink a lot of alcohol if you are well hydrated and feel full.
• Do not participate in beer drinking contests or any activity that requires consuming large amounts of beer in a short time.

Don’t go to the pub often. Since the purpose of these bars is to sell alcohol, you automatically feel like you have to buy a bottle. The dim lights, the fragrance of perfumes and the stirrings created by the people around are all factors that create an atmosphere that makes you irresistible. The pub environment always tends to cause people to drink more, so it’s best to avoid going to all pubs if you want to cut back. ^[6]

• When you’re invited to an event at a pub, like an occasion to have fun with your boss and co-workers, it’s a good idea to order a soda or a non-alcoholic drink. If the restaurant serves food, you order a dish to sip, creating the feeling that you are still pampering yourself even though you don’t drink beer.
• When entering the bar, you should choose a place where you can exercise a lot instead of sitting in a place where you only drink beer, like finding a place to have some pastime to distract yourself. You should not choose a table where the focus of the fun is drinking a lot of beer.

Participate in activities that do not involve alcohol. People only sit for a long time in the bar when they have nothing to do to entertain and entertain. Next time you get together, suggest playing a sport together that everyone can participate in, such as going for a walk, watching a movie, watching a play, or going to music and art shows. In general, you should choose a place that does not sell alcohol, has no activities that lead to drinking beer or alcohol.

• This way not only helps you reduce alcohol consumption but also benefits your general health, creating a dynamic for the body. ^[7]

Play with people who don’t drink. Some people are always trying to get you to drink even if you invite them to participate in activities outside the pub. They will pack the wine in bags and bring it to the cinema, or bring a few cans on an outing. If you really want to quit drinking, don’t hang out with them, but choose someone with the same intentions as you. Here’s how you don’t have to deal with alcohol every time you want to have fun.

• This means you have to cut them out of your life if they’re annoying. If you really like someone he drinks a lot, then you should learn to say no when you’re together. It can’t be for the reason that he likes to drink so you have to drink too. ^[8] It is likely that they will follow your example and make an effort to reduce drinking.

Do exercise. Exercise is a great way to give up alcohol. The habit of drinking beer causes many people to become sluggish, edematous and gain weight. ^[9] If you’re aiming to improve your fitness, the effects of alcohol are worrisome for your progress.

• Sign up for a marathon or join a soccer club. Once you’ve set a goal, you have to quit drinking the night before the competition to stay fit.
• In addition to exercise, you must eat well, get enough sleep and take care of your body so that you are no longer attracted to alcohol.

Recognize withdrawal symptoms. When you cut down on alcohol significantly, your body begins to show withdrawal symptoms. You notice characteristic physical and mental signs, including shaking hands, restlessness, feeling tired and weak, trouble sleeping, poor concentration, bad dreams.

• If you are heavily addicted, you may experience additional symptoms such as sweating, nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, and heart palpitations. ^[10]