241142 954 Mind & Body Self-Improvement Alcoholism true Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:17:15 -0700 /system/videos/3/24/81/26/268124.flv quitting,drinking,alcoholism,stopping,drunk,addiction,help,problem,rehab,rehabilitation How To Quit Drinking http://www.howcast.com/videos/241142-How-To-Quit-Drinking http://www.howcast.com/videos/241142-How-To-Quit-Drinking/edit approved 114 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=241142"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=241142" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 rsansivero http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/QuitDrinking_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1079 false false false 95333 0 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/25.jpg Throw alcohol out Rid the house of alcohol as soon as you decide to stop drinking, which should be done with a clear head and not while hugging the base of a toilet bowl.

]]> 95334 1 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/33.jpg Keep a journal Keep a journal to track your thoughts and emotions as you quit drinking, reflecting on why you feel you need to drink. Drinking is often a symptom of what’s really wrong.

]]> 95335 2 43 Tip Seek professional counseling.

]]> 95336 3 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/45.jpg Avoid friends and places Avoid drinking buddies and places where you drink, as well as the situations and habits that invite drinking behavior.

]]> 95337 4 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/52.jpg Create boundaries Create boundaries so you can stay sober. Some of your friendships may change, but true friends will understand.

]]> 95338 5 60 Tip As you quit drinking, rebalance your system naturally using 420 to 600 milligrams of Milk Thistle to heal your liver.

]]> 95339 6 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/68.jpg Change your diet Change your diet. Take multivitamins and eat whole foods and grains, greens, and fruit to replace processed sugars, fast foods, and caffeine.

]]> 95340 7 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/79.jpg Get in shape Get in shape by working out, running, biking, or swimming. You will feel better being active and changing your lifestyle.

]]> 95341 8 88 Tip Join Alcoholics Anonymous or another support group if you need more support than you can muster yourself.

]]> 95342 9 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241142/93.jpg Spend time alone Spend time alone constructively by reading books, taking walks, going to movies, or volunteering for a cause. You’re getting to know and like yourself.

]]> 95343 10 104 Fact About 40,000 babies are born each year in the U.S. with forms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

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