I am always surprised by how easily people remain enslaved to people, places and things. Alcohol dependence starts out as taking a few drinks every once in a while. Dependency upon alcohol usually creeps into the fabric of their life ever so slowly. Drinking alcohol gradually becomes more and more of a regular occurrence. Independence from physical and or psychological reliance on alcohol starts with awareness of the reality of the condition. Some need more than just the realization. In those cases, joining Alcoholics Anonymous or some other support group help with stopping drinking. At first, life might seem rather boring. Some people have a hard time handling their new found freedom without their liquid crutch. Give time time, life will inevitably improve.
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Independence from Alcohol Dependence
Friday, July 10th, 2009Stop Drinking Start Living
Sunday, June 28th, 2009I know what you’re thinking, this guy is another one of those people who is anti-alcohol. Well no, not exactly, I am merely a man who used to drink every day. And then, one day, when things got bad enough I decided to stop drinking alcohol. Alcoholism is a misunderstood disease. Once you are an alcoholic, drinking alcohol is no longer much fun. Quitting drinking meant I didn’t have to wake up most every morning with a hangover and a head full of pain and regrets. For me, and millions of others, my decision to stop drinking was the best thing I’ve done.