Living Without Alcohol

No more alcoholOne of the hardest things for recovering alcoholics to do is to move on with their lives without alcohol. For those who found themselves dependent on it, it is often like parting with a good friend. But the key to living without alcohol is realizing that alcohol is not your friend. It has caused you a lot of trouble in your life and created pain and a sense of failure. Some people have lost jobs, spouses, and respect due to their addiction. That’s not what you want to be any longer. It’s time to move on.

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Hate Mail for My Alcoholism Articles

hate mailAh, yes. Hate mail, I love it! Many of the articles on my site ridicule AA and it’s “learned helplessness” approach. I believe it causes more harm than good, and we should look at other options first.

People don’t like that. Or they feel that my site doesn’t meet their expectations of what makes for good “alcoholism articles”. Here are a few of the more interesting comments and/or emails I’ve received. By the way, I’ve corrected the typos, as evidently people who write hate mail cannot spell! Read more Hate Mail for My Alcoholism Articles

Alcoholics Anonymous and Powerlessness

avoid alcoholics anonymousAre you considering going to Alcoholics Anonymous? If so, it wouldn’t be surprising as AA does seem to be the go-to solution for many people who are seeking help.

For example, let’s imagine it’s New Year’s Day, and people around the world are coping with yet another alcohol-induced hangover. As a result, many are starting off the New Year with a resolution to stop drinking alcohol. Countless thousands will also consider Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12-Step program to help them overcome their addiction.
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10 Tips to Stop Drinking Alcohol

tips to stop drinkingIf you’re looking for some common-sense and EFFECTIVE tips to stop drinking, you’ve come to the right place!

It’s not easy to quit drinking alcohol, and for many people it will be a lifelong struggle. However, there are several common-sense things you can do immediately that will make it a bit easier to quit than you might have suspected.

The following 10 tips to Stop Drinking Alcohol will go a long ways toward helping you overcome alcoholism and get your life back under control.

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Finding the Power to Quit Drinking

power to quitIf you have been unable to quit drinking then it is highly possible that you are physically, mentally and psychologically addicted to alcohol. This doesn’t mean that you are a ‘bad’ person, nor does it mean you do ‘bad’ things to others or yourself when you’ve had too much to drink. Some people simply have a hard time quitting because they don’t consciously see how much their addiction is affecting their lives.

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