How to quit alcohol

Statistics show that one in four adults in UK drinks too much alcohol, thereby raising alcohol concerns. Things get gloomier when statistic further reveal that one in 13 people in the UK is dependent on alcohol and the person cannot get through a day without drinking.

Besides the health problems that heavy drinking brings like cancers, heart diseases, organ damage and brain and nerve damage, you need only flip the pages of your daily newspaper to realise that alcohol can brings all sorts of other social problems.

Quit alcohol now

Alcohol is an addictive drug similar to hard drags like cocaine. The more you drink alcohol, the more your body becomes tolerant to and dependent on the drug.

Apparently, alcohol makes you feel sociable, happy, relaxed and loosens your inherent social inhibitions. Some people who drink say they feel more attractive, intelligent, amusing and interesting. But, the big question is – are they really?

Other people say alcohol helps them forget their problems, relieves their stresses and dispels their anxieties. They say alcohol makes them powerful and in control of their lives. But, do these feelings reflect the actual realities of life and for how long do they last?

Alcohol can make you feel good and on top of the world, but you need to know it can also control you and even take over your life. There are people who can control their drinking, but many people can’t. You probably should quite alcohol now to avoid becoming ending up an addict.

Ways to leave your lager

There are different ways of how to quit alcohol that eliminate any chances of becoming an addict, including seeking professional help, detoxing and taking prescription drugs.

Seeking professional help

If you are an alcohol addict, seeking professional help is probably the best and most effective way to end the addiction. In the UK, some professional alcohol support programs are available for free and some for a small charge.

Looking up rehabilitation and addiction clinics as well as other advice and counseling establishments in the Yellow Pages to find professional help in your area. Also, search online for any useful information you can get.

Hopefully, you will find an approachable professional who will provide you valuable, non-judgmental assistance.

Detox and prescription drugs

Your body goes into shock when it does not get any alcohol and it was dependent on the alcohol. Detoxification helps control the withdrawal symptoms that manifest when you quit drinking, including shaking and trembling of the hands, increased pulse rates, sweating, diarrhoea, headaches, restlessness, irritability and decreased or increased appetite.

Detox options are available from home or hospital. In both cases, your alcohol recovery specialist will prescribe medication, vitamins and drugs for you to take progressively - probably a reduced amount each time for a given period.


It is always a good idea to stay abstinent for a couple of weeks after detox. Relapses happen too frequently when people try to practice controlled drinking too soon.

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