Alcoholics promise to stop drinking almost every day. Unfortunately, most relatives find it impossible to cope with the disease on their own. 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 giving up drinking?
Without psychological support, it is quite difficult to give up drinking on your own, not only because of the strong chemical bond, but also because of a certain type of thinking of the alcoholic. The following psychological aspects prevent the drinker from dealing with addiction:
- inability to express love. Under the influence of alcohol, the drinker has a feeling of lightness in his soul, as he begins to love not only others but also himself. Self-esteem awakens and criticism disappears. After the effect of alcohol subsides, the negative emotions, feelings of guilt and regret return, which do not disappear 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 suppressed only with the help of alcohol. In addition, the more alcoholic beverages he drinks, the more painful the attacks of mental pain, and the more alcohol is required to suppress it;
- presence of complexes. In this case, we are talking about complexes that are formed throughout life, for example, when parents inspire the child that he will not succeed or that it is worse than other children. Alcohol allows you to "relax" the complexes for a while, a person begins to feel strong, beautiful, successful;
- lack of ability to cope with difficulties. If a person is constantly made decisions throughout his life, then when he finds himself in a difficult situation, he finds himself in an environment for which he is not completely ready. People who, on the contrary, have been given too much responsibility are also often drunk.
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 can you do to be among those "lucky ones" who have managed to change their lives?
First, you can stop only if you have the support of relatives and friends. At the same time, it must be understood that any pressure on the alcoholic at the moment when he is trying to recover can turn the whole process back.
Second, it is extremely important to change the environment. Drinking companions are unlikely to be called best friends. These are just famous people who, by fate, ended up with a drug addict in the same boat, but no more.
The duration of overeating is another criterion that allows you to answer the question. If overeating lasts up to 1-1, 5 weeks, then it is possible to deal with the problem yourself, but with longer breakdowns in the early stages of recovery you can not without the help of a psychotherapist.
General tactics to avoid alcohol
Abstinence from alcohol requires a complete rethinking of lifestyle and thinking. To pass this period as comfortably and without complications, experts recommend that you adhere to special tactics. The main activities in this include:
- disease recognition. There is no need to deny the problem, so you can go to the mirror and honestly admit to yourself that you have a disease. This is an important condition not to drink;
- gaining the ability to control the feeling of drinking. When you have an unbearable urge to take a dose of alcohol, you can start saying out loud the following phrase - "I will not drink more. "In addition, the substitution method is very effective, for example, you can replace drinking with running or reading: as soon as you feel like drinking, take an interesting book or go for a run;
- start taking contrast showers. This procedure can be repeated 2-3 times a day. This will strengthen the vascular system and 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 best to change the route and not go past the bars.
Once you learn to go around drinking and your thirst for alcohol subsides, you can move on to your body's overall recovery. To do this, you can undergo a comprehensive examination, take a multivitamin or sign up for fitness. Remember that the atmosphere around you should be positive: walk more, watch comedies and visit cultural places.
Folk remedies that cause aversion to alcohol
Folk remedies are not a panacea. Before using this or that recipe, you should consult a specialist. In addition, in no case should the dose be exceeded, as a number of folk remedies for the treatment of alcoholism are prepared on the basis of poisonous plants.
Puppetry decoction and hooves
For a decoction you need to take the roots of the puppeteer and hooves. The crushed raw materials are mixed and one teaspoon (not more) is taken from the roots, which are poured with a glass of boiling water. The drug should be infused for one hour, after which it should be filtered. To cause constant disgust in an alcoholic, you need 10-15 drops of infusion per bottle of vodka. The product itself should be stored in a dark and cool place. After the addict drinks vodka with infusion, he will experience severe vomiting, general weakness and dizziness. After a while, the patient will develop aversion to alcohol and may not drink alcohol at all.
Decoction of St. John's wort
To prepare the decoction 4 tablespoons of herbs are poured with ½ liter of boiling water. The broth is then placed in a water bath and heated for about 20-30 minutes. When the broth cools down a bit, it should be filtered and removed to a cool place. It is necessary to drink the drug on a strict schedule - 2 times a day before meals for a month. The medicine is usually given as a liver medicine or another medicine. After one month of drinking, the alcoholic will actually develop a feeling of intolerance to alcohol.
Mushroom manure beetles from alcoholism
To do this, the manure mushrooms are collected, washed thoroughly and fried. They can be mixed with potatoes or added to any other dish and served to an alcoholic. The substances contained in mushrooms interact with alcohol, while the effects on the body manifest themselves in the form of poisoning. You can use mushrooms to treat until the alcoholic stops drinking. With this tool you can stop drinking at home after 1-1, 5 months.
Raspberry bugs
Our grandmothers also used this tool. To cause constant aversion to alcohol, you need to catch two raspberry bugs (small gray bugs with an unpleasant odor). The insects are then crushed and thrown into a bottle of vodka, after which the container is removed for 2-3 days in a dark and warm place. After the time has elapsed, the alcohol is filtered and removed to its usual place. A few glasses of this tincture will not cause the most pleasant sensations in an alcoholic.
lovage root
The infusion of the root 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. It is important to shake the mixture once a day during the infusion period. After two weeks, the product is filtered and divided into two parts. The first portion is given to the alcoholic on the first day and the second on the next. The root causes severe poisoning, stomach pain and diarrhea, against which develops aversion to alcohol.
Drug treatment of alcohol dependence
The treatment of alcoholism is carried out both through psychotherapeutic methods, which allow to find the causes of addiction, and through medication. The following are the most effective drugs that reduce hunger for alcohol:
- A cyanamide-based medicine that reduces the craving for alcohol, tasteless and odorless, so 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;
- Homeopathic medicine (antibodies against the brain-specific protein S-100), which reduces the appetite for alcohol and which has virtually no side effects. However, a long treatment is required to achieve the result. This is the best remedy if there is no willpower;
- Inhibitor of the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is a tablet that slows down the process of decomposition of alcohol, due to which the toxic components of alcohol are transported through the bloodstream into the body and provoke severe poisoning. At the same time, the alcoholic will be tormented by headaches, fever, diarrhea, joint pain, etc.
Any medicine that suppresses the urge to drink should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Coding techniques
Coding is another way to treat alcoholism. Eliminating alcohol dependence can happen in the following ways:
- hypnotic effect. The essence of this method lies in a very powerful psychological and hypnotic effect on the psyche and way of thinking of the alcoholic;
- drug therapy. This method works in two directions simultaneously. The impact is carried out not only on the psyche of the patient, 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 woman not to drink alcohol at all.
Literature that will help you stop drinking
The role of literature in the treatment of alcoholism is difficult to overestimate. The right books are the easiest way to get rid of alcoholism. In addition, they allow a person to look at the problem from a different angle and allow him to give up alcohol on his own.
There is very good literature on the Internet on this topic.
How to organize your time after giving up alcohol?
The emptiness that forms in the alcoholic's soul after giving up alcohol can make him drink alcohol again. To avoid this, you need to properly organize your free time. The most effective ways in this situation are:
- sports. You can start going to the gym, swimming pool or yoga classes;
- communicating with people who are in a similar situation. Alcoholics Anonymous Clubs is available in almost every city, otherwise such people can be found on the Internet in specialized forums;
- self-education. For self-realization and self-confidence you can go to college and learn a profession that you really like. Also, giving up alcohol is the best time to make your desires a reality. If you've ever dreamed of mastering musical notation, now is the time to do so.
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. So that you do not think about what to do when you stop drinking, it is best to think in advance about an action plan.
Conclusion and conclusion
The 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. Also, don't forget about professional psychotherapy. A therapist will tell you how to stop drinking alcohol at home.