Alcoholics promise not to drink almost every day. Unfortunately, most relatives believe that it is impossible to cope with the disease itself. So how do you stop drinking alcohol at home, and is it really possible to do so?
Psychology of an alcoholic: what prevents you from quitting drinking?
Without psychological support, it is quite difficult to quit drinking on your own, not only because of the strong chemical bond, but also because of a certain type of thinking of an alcoholic. The following psychological aspects prevent the drinker from coping with addiction:
- inability to express love. Under the influence of alcohol, a drinking person has a sense of relief in his soul as he begins to love not only those around him but also himself. Self-respect awakens and criticism disappears. After the effect of alcohol is removed, negative emotions, feelings of guilt and regret return, which do not go away until a new dose is taken;
- oversaturation with negative emotions. Mental pain is the most common companion of an alcoholic. Sometimes, this condition can be drowned only with the help of alcohol. Moreover, the more an alcoholic beverage, the more painful are the attacks of mental pain and the more alcohol is required to suppress it;
- the presence of complexes. In this case, it is about complexes that are created throughout life, for example, when parents inspire a child that he will not succeed or is worse than other children. Alcohol allows you to "release" complexes for a while, a person begins to feel strong, beautiful, successful;
- lack of ability to cope with difficulties. If for a lifetime decisions were constantly made about a person, then when he finds himself in a difficult situation, he finds himself in an environment for which he is not fully prepared. Also, people are often drunk who, on the contrary, have been entrusted with a lot of responsibility.
Is it possible to stop drinking at home?
According to the famous phrase - nothing is impossible in the world! It is possible to stop drinking at home, but according to statistics provided by psychotherapists, only 2-5% of alcoholics succeed. What to do to be among these "lucky" ones who have been able to change their lives?
First, you can only stop if you have the support of relatives and friends. At the same time, it should be understood that any pressure on the alcoholic the moment he tries to recover can turn the whole process far behind.
Second, it is extremely important to change the environment. Drinking friends are unlikely to be called best friends. These are just familiar people who, by the will of fate, ended up with an addict in the same boat, but no more.
Duration of pleasure is another criterion that allows you to answer the question. If the pleasure lasted up to 1-1, 5 weeks, then it is possible to cope with the problem yourself, however, with longer breakdowns in the initial stages of recovery, you can not do without the help of a psychotherapist.
General tactics to avoid alcohol
Quitting alcohol requires a thorough review of your lifestyle and thinking. In order for this period to pass as comfortably and without complications, experts recommend the observance of special tactics. Key activities in this include:
- recognition of the disease. There is no need to deny the problem, for this you can go to the mirror and honestly admit to yourself that you have an illness. This is an important condition for not drinking;
- gaining the ability to control the feeling of being drunk. When an unbearable desire to take a dose of alcohol appears, you can start saying the following phrase aloud - "I will not drink anymore". In addition, the substitution method is very effective, for example, you can replace drinking with running or reading: once you feel like drinking, get an interesting book or go for a run;
- start taking a contrast shower. This procedure can be repeated 2-3 times a day. Thus, you will strengthen the vascular system, as well as reduce the desire to drink;
- drink plenty of fluids and avoid spicy foods. It is important to drink at least 10 glasses of clean water a day;
- avoid old companies. This rule applies not only to companies, but also to places where you have spent time. It is good to change the route and try not to go near the rails.
Once you learn to bypass drinking institutions and the craving for alcohol weakens, you can proceed to the overall restoration of the body. To do this, you can undergo a comprehensive examination, take multivitamins or sign up for a gym. Remember that the atmosphere around you should be positive: walk more, watch comedy and visit cultural sites.
Folk remedies that cause aversion to alcohol
Treatment with folk remedies is not a cure. Before using this or that recipe, you should consult a specialist. Moreover, in no case should the dose be exceeded, as a number of folk remedies for alcoholism are prepared on the basis of poisonous herbs.
Decoction and puppet hooves
For a decoction, you need to take the roots of the dolls and hooves. The crushed raw materials are mixed and a teaspoon (not more) is taken from the roots, which is poured with a glass of boiling water. The drug should be injected for one hour, after which it should be filtered. To cause a persistent disgust in an alcoholic, 10-15 drops of infusion are needed for a bottle of vodka. The product itself should be stored in a dark and cool place. After the addict drinks vodka by infusion, he will experience severe vomiting, general weakness, and dizziness. After a while, the patient will develop an aversion to alcohol and he will be able to drink no alcohol at all.
St. John's wort decoction
To prepare a decoction, 4 tablespoons of herb are poured into ½ liters of boiling water. After that, the liquid is placed in a water bath and heated for about 20-30 minutes. When the soup has cooled slightly, it should be filtered and removed to a cool place. It is necessary to take the drug according to a strict scheme - 2 times a day before meals for a month. Usually, the medicine passes as medicine for the liver or as another medicine. After a month of taking alcohol, a feeling of intolerance to alcohol will actually develop.
Fungus-beetles fertilizer from alcoholism
To do this, the compost fungus is collected, washed and completely fried. They can be mixed with potatoes or added to any other dish and served to an alcoholic. The substances contained in the fungus interact with alcohol, while the consequences for the organism are manifested in the form of poisoning. You can use mushrooms for treatment until the alcoholic stops drinking. With this tool, you can stop drinking at home in 1-1, 5 months.
Raspberry insects
This tool was also used by our grandmothers. To cause a persistent aversion to alcohol, you need to catch two raspberry insects (small gray with an unpleasant odor). After that, the insects are crushed and thrown into a bottle of vodka, after which the container is removed for 2-3 days in a dark, warm place. Once the time has elapsed, the alcohol is filtered and removed to its usual place. A few glasses of this solution will not cause the most pleasant sensations to an alcoholic.
lovage root
The root infusion is prepared as follows - 3 tablespoons of raw materials are poured into a glass of vodka and cleaned in a dark place for 2 weeks. During the infusion period, it is important to shake the mixture once a day. After two weeks, the product is filtered and divided into two parts. The first ration is given to the alcoholic on the first day, and the second on the next day. The root causes severe poisoning, stomach aches and diarrhea, against which an aversion to alcohol develops.
Drug treatment of alcohol dependence
Treatment of alcoholism is carried out with psychotherapeutic methods, which allow to discover the causes of addiction, as well as with medication. Below are the most effective drugs that reduce the desire for alcohol:
- A cyanamide-based medicine that reduces cravings for alcohol, tasteless and odorless, due to which it can be easily added to any beverage or product. The course of treatment is about 14 days, and the first changes will be noticeable after the first dose;
- A homeopathic remedy (antibodies to specific brain protein S-100) that reduces cravings for alcohol and has virtually no side effects. However, to get the result, a fairly long treatment is required. This is the best medicine if there is no willpower;
- An inhibitor of the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is a tablet that slows down the process of alcohol breakdown, due to which the toxic components of alcohol are carried through the bloodstream throughout the body and provoke severe poisoning. At the same time, the alcoholic will suffer from headaches, fever, diarrhea, joint pain, etc.
Any medication that suppresses the urge to drink should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Coding techniques
Coding is another way to treat alcoholism. Alcohol withdrawal can occur in the following ways:
- hypnotic effect. The essence of this method lies in a rather powerful psychological and hypnotic effect on the psyche and way of thinking of an alcoholic;
- drug therapy. This method works in two directions at once. The impact is carried out not only on the patient's psyche, but also on the general condition of the body through special preparations.
In addition, there are many alternative methods that affect a person's perception of alcohol and allow a man or a woman not to drink alcohol at all.
Literature to help you stop drinking
The role of literature in the treatment of alcoholism is difficult to overestimate. Proper books are the easiest way to start getting rid of alcoholism. Moreover, they allow a person to look at the problem from a different perspective and provide an opportunity to give up alcohol on their own.
There is a lot of good literature on this topic online.
How to organize your time after giving up alcohol?
The void that is created in the soul of an alcoholic after he rejects alcohol can make him drink alcohol again. In order for this not to happen, it is necessary to properly organize your free time. The most effective ways in this situation are:
- SPORTS. You can start going to the gym, pool or yoga class;
- communicating with people who are in a similar situation. Alcoholics Anonymous clubs are available in almost every city, otherwise, such people can be found online in specialized forums;
- self-education. For self-realization and self-esteem, you can go to college and learn a profession that you really like. In addition, giving up alcohol is the best time to turn your desires into reality. If you have ever dreamed of mastering musical swimming, now is the time to do it.
It is important to understand that you can finally stop drinking only after a change in lifestyle and worldview. In other words, you have to become a new person. In order not to think about what to do when quitting drinking, it is best to think about an action plan in advance.
Conclusion and Conclusion
Treatment of alcoholism is a long and complex process in which all relatives and friends of the patient must participate. It is important to give the patient the right attitude and choose really effective methods. In addition, do not forget about professional psychotherapeutic help. A therapist will show you how to stop drinking alcohol yourself at home.