Alcoholics make promises to stop drinking almost every day. Unfortunately, most relatives believe that it is impossible to cope with the disease on their own. So, how to stop drinking alcohol on your own at home, and is it really possible to do it?
Psychology of an alcoholic: what prevents you from quitting drinking?
Without psychological support, it is quite difficult to stop 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 feeling of lightness in his soul, while he begins to love not only those around him, but also himself. Self-respect wakes up and criticality disappears. After the effect of alcohol wears off, negative emotions, guilt and pity return, which do not go away until a new dose is taken;
- oversaturation with negative emotions. Mental pain is the most frequent companion of an alcoholic. Sometimes, this state can be drowned out only with the help of alcohol. Moreover, the more an alcoholic 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 a child that he will not succeed or that he is worse than other children. Alcohol allows you to "let go" of complexes for a while, a person begins to feel strong, beautiful, successful;
- lack of ability to deal with difficulties. If throughout life decisions were constantly made for a person, then when he finds himself in a difficult situation, he finds himself in an environment for which he is not completely ready. Also, people who, on the contrary, have been entrusted with too much responsibility often become drunkards.
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 given by psychotherapists, only 2-5% of alcoholics succeed. What to do to be among these "lucky ones" who were able to change their lives?
First, you can stop only if you have the support of relatives and friends. At the same time, it should be understood that any pressure on the alcoholic at the moment when he is trying to recover can throw the whole process far back.
Secondly, it is extremely important to change the environment. It is unlikely that drinking companions can 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.
The duration of binge is another criterion that allows you to answer the question. If the binge lasted up to 1-1. 5 weeks, then it is possible to cope with the problem on your own, however, with longer breakdowns in the initial stages of recovery, you cannot do without the help of a psychotherapist.
General tactics for avoiding alcohol
Giving up alcohol requires a complete overhaul of lifestyle and thinking. In order for this period to pass as comfortably as possible and without complications, experts recommend adhering to special tactics. The main activities in this include:
- recognition of illness. There is no need to deny the problem, for this you can go to the mirror and honestly admit to yourself that you have a disease. This is an important condition for not drinking;
- gaining the ability to control the feeling of drinking. When an unbearable desire appears to take a dose of alcohol, you can begin to say out loud the following phrase - "I will not drink anymore. "In addition, the replacement method is very effective, for example, you can replace drinking with running or reading: as soon as you feel like drinking, pick up an interesting book or go for a run;
- start taking contrast showers. 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 pure water a day;
- avoid old companies. This rule applies not only to companies, but also to places where you used to spend time. It is best to change the route and try not to pass by the bars.
After you learn to bypass drinking establishments, and the craving for alcohol weakens, you can proceed to the general 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 comedies and visit cultural places.
Folk remedies that cause aversion to alcohol
Treatment with folk remedies is not a panacea. Before using this or that recipe, you should consult a specialist. In addition, in no case should the dosage be exceeded, since a number of folk remedies for alcoholism are prepared on the basis of poisonous plants.
Puppeteer's decoction and hoof
For a decoction, you need to take the roots of the puppeteer and hoof. The crushed raw materials are mixed and take one teaspoon (no more) of the roots, which are poured with a glass of boiling water. The drug should be infused for an hour, after which it must be filtered. In order to cause a persistent disgust in an alcoholic, 10-15 drops of infusion are needed 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 some time, the patient will develop an aversion to alcohol, and he will be able not to drink alcohol at all.
Decoction of St. John's wort
To prepare a decoction, 4 tablespoons of herbs are poured into ½ liter of boiling water. After that, the broth is placed in a water bath and heated for about 20-30 minutes. When the broth cools down a little, it must be filtered and removed in a cold place. It is necessary to drink the remedy according to a strict scheme - 2 times a day before meals for a month. Usually the drug is passed off as a liver remedy or another drug. After a month of taking the alcoholic, a feeling of intolerance to alcohol will actually develop.
Mushrooms-dung beetles from alcoholism
To do this, dung mushrooms are collected, thoroughly washed and fried. They can be mixed with potatoes or added to any other dish and served to an alcoholic. Substances contained in mushrooms interact with alcohol, while the consequences for the body 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 bugs
Our grandmothers also used this tool. To cause a persistent aversion to alcohol, you need to catch two raspberry bugs (small gray bugs 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. After the time has passed, 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 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 serving 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 an aversion to alcohol develops.
Drug treatment of alcohol dependence
Treatment of alcoholism is carried out both by psychotherapeutic methods, which allow to find out the causes of addiction, and by medication. Below are the most effective drugs that reduce alcohol cravings:
- A cyanamide-based drug that reduces cravings for alcohol, tasteless and odorless, due to which it can be easily added to any drink 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 the brain-specific protein S-100) that reduces cravings for alcohol, and which has virtually no side effects. However, to get the result, it requires a fairly long treatment. This is the best remedy if there is no will power;
- An inhibitor of the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is a tablet that slows down the process of breaking down alcohol, 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 be tormented by headaches, fever, diarrhea, aching joints, etc.
Any medication that suppresses the desire to drink should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Encoding techniques
Coding is another way to treat alcoholism. Removal of alcohol addiction 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 influence 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 influence a person's perception of alcohol and allow a man or 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. The right books are the easiest way to start getting rid of alcoholism. In addition, they allow a person to look at the problem from a different angle and give the opportunity to give up alcohol on their own.
There is a lot of good literature on this subject on the Internet.
How to organize your time after giving up alcohol?
The emptiness that forms in the soul of an alcoholic after he refuses alcohol can make him drink alcohol again. In order for this not to happen, it is necessary to properly organize your leisure 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 find themselves in a similar situation. Alcoholics Anonymous clubs are available in almost every city, otherwise, such people can be found on the Internet 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've ever dreamed of mastering musical notation, 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 must become a new person. In order not to think about what to do when you quit drinking, it is best to think over a plan of action in advance.
Conclusion and Conclusion
Treatment for alcoholism is a long and complex process in which all relatives and friends of the patient must take part. It is important to give the patient the right attitude and choose really effective methods. In addition, do not forget about professional psychotherapeutic assistance. A therapist will tell you how to stop drinking alcohol on your own at home.