Drinking is usually fun at first but when not tamed can lead to addiction which in most cases leads to negative outcomes.
Family break-ups, loss of employment , medical complications are just some of the consequences that accompany alcohol addiction.
However,here are some useful tricks to help you overcome the vice.
1. Recognize and accept that you have the problem
Alcoholism is a problem.Regular drinking although is not viewed by the victim as a problem.Therefore,it is good for the person to identify the problem and seek help.In this case,the help comes in terms of rehabilitation.
2. Avoid the temptations.
Dispose off all the alcohol in your house or fridge.Change your route home. This is because while passing you might to tempted to pop in and doing that might take you back to square one as you might as well be tempted to drink a little.
3. Avoid drinking buddies
By keeping your drinking friends,its is possible that they will try to convince you back into drinking.Therefore avoiding them is the best option since it reduces chances of going to drink.
4. Make yourself busy
Always make yourself busy to avoid craving for the alcohol.Being idle brings back the memories of the time when you were a drinker.The memories can be harmful as they can bring along regrets and self-hatred. You can keep yourself busy by fixing things in the house or compound.