Well first off you will need to go through an alcohol detox. This is a really important step and needs to be done with certain guidelines. Now if you are a heavy drinker then I would definitely wean off slowly. It can be dangerous to suddenly deprive the body of alcohol after such a prolong use of high levels, but needs to be done nevertheless, for a good guideline on how best to detox your body, visit Alcohol Detox At Home. Here you will discover how best to come off alcohol.

Once you have detoxed, you will need to find ways to keep yourself clean, especially in the early stages of sobriety. Please try not to worry as it does get easier once you see the benefits of giving up alcohol. you will however, need to change your whole way of life. If you had drinking buddies you used to hang around with then you need to stop this now, This doesn't mean that you can't see them any more, it just means that you can't do what your used to doing with them any more, your drinking days have gone now my friend. If they are true friends then they will respect your wishes and keep you safe from alcohol.

I found that combining different methods like reading e-books and attending Alcohol groups can be very powerful, kinda like joining forces.The good thing about keeping e-books is that you can refer back to them whenever you feel you are struggling. I found some good ones that I found useful. Just click HERE.

Making sure you are prepared for sudden urges to drink makes perfect sense, but always remember that these urges don't last for long, though some will be stronger than others.

Here are some strategies I followed to cut those urges short.

• Stock up with lots of Coke, when you feel an urge coming, pour yourself a pint of ice cold coke and drink that. Its not only refreshing, it also gives your hands something to do.
• If your urges come at certain times of the day like mine did, then temporarily adjust your eating times to your urges, urges tend to fade when your stomach is full.
• If you have purchased e-books, reading them is an effective strategy because it refreshes the mind with vital information whilst at the same time sharpens your focus on what needs to be done.
• If you are involved with any groups then phoning members is a great way to blow those urges right out of the water.

What you should ALWAYS consider, when giving up alcohol.

• Never turn to none alcoholic drinks as a substitute, this will set off urges and the chances are you will slowly work your way up to the real deal, so do not use none alcoholic drinks as a way of urge control.
• Never get complacent, if you haven't read your e-books, phoned a group member or been to any meetings for a while then you'l find your mind starts to trick you, your mind will start convincing you that one drink will be o.k. Never listen to your mind when it's idle. Stay focused at all times and you will succeed with your goals.
• Never Hang out with old drinking pals, this will jeopardize all you are working towards.
• Stay away from pubs, clubs, any party where alcohol is involved and restaurants, there's a saying going around that if you keep going to the barbers then eventually you will get your hair cut.

Having said that, referring back to that last point, it depends on the person as an alcoholic. It is possible to learn different strategies to keep you safe should you decide to go to places like restaurants or for example,  a 60th birthday party down at the bingo hall. I personally have learnt some Technic's (explained in My strategies For Coping With Urges Post) to deal with these situations like this so I can go for meals with my wife at, if we're lucky, a posh Restaurant. But no way will I sit in a pub and sip orange juice whilst my mates have got pints of Stella in in their hand. I just wouldn't do it, and nor should you.

Here I've left you some useful Links I found really helpful.

The D.E.A.P programme

How To Give Up Alcohol e-book Course

Best selling e-books For Quitting Alcohol

Advice On Detox

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading about my experiences with alcohol, and how I once lost everthing. My advice throughout my site is based on what worked for me, and if you follow this advice and stay focused, especially through the early stages of sobriety, then you will be good to go. Me and  my lovely wife Liz would like to wish you all the very best in your success in beating alcohol. Remember that what you do in the next month or so will ether make you or break you, please be sure it's not the latter.
If you would like to ask me any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected].

All the Best....LeenLiz X