I’ve written before about the many reasons to quit drinking alcohol. I also went into details on how I stopped drinking alcohol. Now, I think it would be interesting to look at how things will improve AFTER you have quit drinking.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
2 Ways to Jump-start Your Decision to Quit Drinking
Many people WANT to quit drinking, but never actually get around to taking the necessary steps to do so. Perhaps it simply seems too hard, or they are unsure where to begin.
If this sounds like you, please take a moment to read How to Quit Drinking Alcohol. Then perhaps you can be inspired by the following 2 ways to jump-start your decision to quit drinking.
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Beer, Hops and Estrogen
I’ve previously written about how alcohol lowers testosterone and increases estrogen, but it might be worthwhile to explore this a little further when it comes to beer.
Specifically, let’s talk about the effects that beer has on the bodies of men and women. Please note: this article isn’t about alcoholism as much as looking into the hidden downside of beer, and so here are the alcoholism articles.
Alcohol Damages the Body
I ran across a very informative article entitled “How Alcohol Damages the Body”, by Dr. Emmanuel Rubin.
Although the research is a few years old, it is clear that the evidence against excessive alcohol consumption has been known for a long time.
Rubin went into great detail on why and how alcohol is so bad, and how it damages the body it in almost every way possible.
Alcohol is a Liar and a Thief
An important step in overcoming alcoholism is to recognize that alcohol is a liar and a thief. Alcohol lies by tricking you into believing that the more you drink the better you’ll feel, when the truth is that you will soon feel worse. Much, much worse.
Alcohol Lowers Testosterone, Increases Estrogen
In case you guys weren’t sure, alcohol lowers testosterone and increases estrogen, It also brings about gynecomastia, (male breast enlargement), which you might better know as man-boobs.
God and Alcoholism
Do you believe in God? If so, what role should faith play to help you cut back on your drinking? Is it best to completely rely on a Supreme Being to give you the strength? Or does this mindset actually encourage you to continue drinking?
Focus on Today, NOT on Past Alcoholism
The question often comes up as to whether someone who is trying to quit drinking alcohol outside of a 12-Step program should attend Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings. Or, whether it is wise for someone who wishes to be sober to “socialize” with those who continually focus on how much alcohol has destroyed their lives, and have story after story to tell you about it.
Alcohol Addiction Caused by AA
Many people who struggle with an alcohol addiction consider going to Alcoholics Anonymous.
AA, through their 12-steps, claims to help those addicted to alcohol straighten out their lives. Some of the 12 steps are certainly well intended, and will indeed help the addict confront their addiction. Or at the very least, help someone make amends for past mistakes.
Myths of Alcoholism
The myths of alcoholism are often repeated so often that it becomes difficult to distinguish them from the truth. This is especially accurate when the topic of conversation concerns Alcoholics Anonymous. Here are 3 of the more prevalent myths of alcoholism: Read more Myths of Alcoholism