Compile a list of all the reasonswhy you want to stop drinking, it may help to get sopmeone you know to help you with your list.

It is also a good idea to review your list on a regular basis as doing so will enforce your commitment to stop drinking.

Once you have your list of reasons list of reasons, the next stage is to set your date for stopping.

To successfully stop drinking you need a plan. Post the date you intend to stop drinking on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror, or anywhere where you will frequently see it. Place several copies of the date around the house to keep the date firmly set in your mind.

You are likely to be more successful if you can enlist the help and support of others and let them know how they can help you make a success of your plan.Set up timescales of thirty days to review your plan, this will help you and will enhance your chance of success.

if you can make your plan into a habit then it will be easier to enforce. Every thirty days look at your reasons for quitting drinking and add any additional benefits which you have discovered.

Don’t bge too concerned if you have a relapse, just make a note of why you slipped and see what you could do to overcome the problem if it appears again.

Make sure you do this review every thirty days and it will make you stronger and more able to abstain from alcohol and as the months go past it will become easier and easier. Breaking a long term habit like alcoholism will take time, but it is possible to beat it as long as you stay strong.

This method is very simple to follow and if you are dedicated it will work, but you must make sure that you contact your doctor beforehand as quitting drinking can be dangerous and thus assistance from your doctor is essential.

There are many obstacles that will stand in the way of you and your goal, but they can all be overcome. I knjopw this from personal experience and an addiction to alcohol that spanned nearly thirty years. Changes of habit and lifestyle are required and you need to accept this to be able to quit alcohol for good.

I quit drinking over two and a half years ago and have never had a relapse and if I can do it anyone can.

1 – make some goals. Why do you want to stop drinking? Write down your ideas and let this be a template for creating some goals. Whether it is to stay away from drinking events, try controlling your drinking and keep in mind the reasons why you want to stop drinking

2 – Pick a day the next week to start cutting back on your drinking. Choosing a day when you are likely to be at ease and not under pressure and a time when it is easy avoid alcohol.

3 -Unfortunately it is not easy to stop drinking, so accept that iyou are facing a tough challenge, don’t “beat yourself up” if you relapse, just keep trying! Remember your goals and the reasons you set these goals in the beginning . If you have too many drinks one night, don’t it get you down, just put things right the next day.

4 – Talk to others who can support you, check out online alcoholism support forums, there ar lots of people who are going through the same thing and will be more than willing to help you..

5 – Ask your family and friends to respect your decision to stop drinking and to support you by not drinking around you..

6 – have a break, set aside one day a week where you will not drink and spend the time doing something you can enjoy with your family.

7 – Work out what trigger’s your craving for alcohol and initially avoid the places, situations and people which you associate with drinking.

8 – Reward yourself. Use the money you save by not drinking to do something you enjoy!

List the reasons why you want to stop drinking

What makes you want to stop drinking? Do you want to improve your health and sleeping patterns? If you have issues with addiction, you may want to improve your close relationships You may have had enough of the partying lifestyle and the headaches, blackouts, hangovers and paybacks of your drinking, like missing work and losing your job.

List Goals
You can attempt to control your drinking and gradually reduce your intake until you can eventually stop, although from experience I would say that this is not an effective strategy..

Write your intentions on and pin them where you can see them regularly , for example on your computer screen or on a mirror.

Keep a “boozing journal”

Make a note of how much you drink and the circumstances when you do.and how much your consume. This iwill really help you to stop drinking. Total up the amount you drink each day using a column for the number of drinks, types and where you consumed them.Make sure that you’re really honest about this,because it will help you a lot to ascertain how serious your problem is.

7 useful tips

1. Be cautious at home because it is easy for your drinking to spiral out of control when you have alcohol in the house.

2. Drink slowly and sip rather than gulp your drinks.try alternating between alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and never drink on an empty stomach.

3. Make a point of not drinking on certain days during the week.

4. Don’t feel afraid to say “NO” if someone offers you a drink.

5. Join a gym and do fun physical activities to take your mind off of alcohol

6. Find someone you can talk to about your drinking, try online groups and forums if you don’t have anyone you feel you can talk to about your problem

7. Be wary of the places and people who you associate with drinking as they will make it hard to resist drinking.

Remember never to give up trying to stop drinking, if you are consistent you will succeed.