Alcoholics promise to stop drinking almost every day. Unfortunately, many relatives believe that it is impossible to cope with the disease alone. So how can you stop drinking alcohol at home, and is it really possible to do so?
Psychology of alcohol: what prevents you from drinking?
Without psychological support, it is very difficult to give up alcohol on one's own, not only because of the strong chemical bond, but also because of a certain way of thinking about alcohol. The following psychological aspects prevent a drinker from coping with addiction:
- inability to express love. Under the influence of alcohol, a person who drinks alcohol feels relieved, he begins to love not only those around him, but also himself. Self-esteem is awakened and criticism disappears. Once the effects of alcohol are over, negative emotions, guilt, and compassion return, not until a new dose is taken;
- excessive saturation with negative emotions. Mental pain is the most common companion of alcoholics. Sometimes this condition can be suppressed only with the help of alcohol. Moreover, the more alcohol there is, the more painful the attacks of mental pain, and the more alcohol is required to suppress it;
- presence of complexes. In this situation, we are talking about lifelong complexes, for example, when parents encourage 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 cope with difficulties. If decisions are made for a person throughout his life, then when he finds himself in a difficult situation, he finds himself in an environment where he is not fully prepared. At the same time, people often get drunk, and on the contrary, they are overburdened with responsibilities.
Is it possible to stop drinking at home?
As the saying goes - 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 do you have to do to be among these "lucky ones" who have changed their lives?
First, you can only stop with the support of relatives and friends. At the same time, it is important to understand that any pressure on an alcoholic as he tries to recover can put the whole process back.
Second, changing the environment is extremely important. It is impossible to call your drinking friends your best friends. These are acquaintances who, by the will of fate, result in a drug addict on the same boat, but no more.
Binge duration is another criterion that allows you to answer the question. If the binge lasts 1-1, 5 weeks, you can cope with the problem yourself, but you can not do without the help of a psychotherapist with longer disorders in the early stages of recovery.
General tactics for avoiding alcohol
Abstinence from alcohol requires a complete change of lifestyle and way of thinking. To make this period as comfortable and uncomplicated as possible, experts recommend following special tactics. The main activities in this area include:
- recognition of the disease. There is no need to deny the problem, so you can look in the mirror and honestly admit 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 - "I won't drink anymore. "In addition, the substitution method is very effective, for example, you can replace drinking by running or reading: as soon as you want to drink, take 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, but also reduce the desire to drink;
- Drink plenty of fluids and stay away from 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 used to spend time. It is best to change the route and try not to pass by the bars.
After learning to avoid drinking and weakening your craving for alcohol, you can continue your overall recovery. To do this, you can undergo a thorough examination, take multivitamins or register for the gym. Remember that the atmosphere around you should be positive: walk more, watch comedies and visit cultural places.
Folk remedies that cause hatred of alcohol
Treatment with folk remedies is not a panacea. You should consult a specialist before using this or any other recipe. In addition, the dose should not be exceeded in any case, because a number of folk remedies for alcoholism are based on poisonous plants.
Doll decoction and nail polish
For a decoction, you need to take the doll and nail roots. Mix the crushed raw materials and take a teaspoon (not more) of the roots, poured into a glass of boiling water. The drug should be infused within an hour, after which it should be filtered. You need 10-15 drops of infusion for a bottle of vodka to cause persistent disgust in alcoholics. The product itself should be stored in a dark and cool place. After drinking vodka with the drug infusion, you will feel severe vomiting, general weakness and dizziness. After a while, the patient will develop a hatred for alcohol and will not be able to drink alcohol at all.
Decoction of St. John's wort
To prepare a decoction, pour 4 tablespoons herbs ½ liters 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 bit, strain it and take it out in a cool place. The remedy should be taken according to a strict scheme - 2 times a day before meals for a month. The drug is usually taken as a liver drug or another drug. One month after consuming alcohol, you will really develop a feeling of intolerance to alcohol.
Mushrooms - manure insects from alcoholism
To do this, manure mushrooms are collected, thoroughly washed and fried. They can be mixed with potatoes or added to any other dish and served with alcohol. The substances in mushrooms interact with alcohol, and the consequences for the body manifest themselves in the form of poisoning. You can use mushrooms for treatment until you stop drinking alcohol. With this tool you can stop drinking at home for 1-1, 5 months.
Raspberry bugs
Our grandmothers also used this tool. In order to cause persistent hatred of alcohol, it is necessary to catch two raspberry beetles (small gray insects 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. Over time, the alcohol is filtered and removed to its usual place. A few glasses of this tincture will not cause the most pleasant sensations in alcohol.
lovage root
The root infusion is prepared as follows - 3 tablespoons of raw material is 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. After two weeks, the product is filtered and divided into two parts. The first portion is given to alcoholics on the first day and the second the next day. The root causes severe poisoning, stomach pain and diarrhea, which in turn causes aversion to alcohol.
Drug treatment of alcohol dependence
Treatment of alcoholism is carried out both by psychotherapeutic methods, which allow to study the causes of addiction, and by medication. The most effective drugs to reduce alcohol cravings are:
- A cyanamide-based drug that reduces the craving for tasteless and odorless alcohol, 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 remedy (antibodies to brain-specific protein S-100) that reduces alcohol cravings and has virtually no side effects. However, a long enough treatment is required to achieve results. If you do not have the willpower, this is the best tool;
- Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme inhibitor is a tablet that slows down the process of breaking down alcohol, so that the toxic components of alcohol pass through the bloodstream throughout the body and cause severe poisoning. At the same time, alcoholic headaches, fever, diarrhea, painful joints, etc.
Any medication that suppresses the desire to drink should be prescribed only by a doctor.
Coding techniques
Coding is another way to treat alcoholism. Eliminating alcohol dependence can be done in the following ways:
- hypnotic effect. The essence of this method is that alcohol has a fairly strong psychological and hypnotic effect on the psyche and way of thinking;
- drug treatment. This method works in two directions at the same time. The effect is 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 alcohol intake and allow a man or woman not to drink alcohol at all.
Literature to help you stop drinking
It is difficult to assess the role of literature in the treatment of alcoholism. The right books are the easiest way to get rid of alcoholism. In addition, they allow a person to look at the problem from another angle and to give up alcohol on their own.
There is very good literature on this topic on the Internet.
How can you manage your time after giving up alcohol?
After giving up alcohol, the emptiness in his soul can cause him to drink alcohol again. To avoid this, you need to organize your leisure time properly. The most effective ways in this situation:
- sports. You can start going to the gym, pool or yoga classes;
- communicate with people in a similar situation. Anonymous alcohol clubs exist in almost every city, otherwise such people can be found in specialized forums on the Internet;
- self-education. You can go to college to realize yourself and respect yourself and learn a profession you really love. In addition, giving up alcohol is the best time to make your dreams come true. If you've ever dreamed of mastering a musical note, now is the time to do it.
Finally, it is important to understand that you can stop drinking only after a change in lifestyle and outlook. In other words, you have to be a new person. It's a good idea to think about an action plan in advance so you don't think about what to do when you throw a drink.
Conclusion and Conclusion
Treatment of alcoholism is a long and complicated process involving all relatives and friends of the patient. It is important to treat the patient correctly and choose truly effective methods. In addition, do not forget about professional psychotherapeutic care. A therapist will tell you how to stop drinking alcohol at home.