The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are about 18,146 deaths associated with alcoholic liver disease and that alcohol-associated deaths, not counting the accidents as well as homicides, numbered to about 29,001.
Indeed, there are a whole lot of numbers and all say one thing: that too much of alcohol, that alcohol abuse and dependency is bad news for you. So if you’re trying your best to recover from the experience, here are a few essential pieces of advice to boost your recovery:
Stay away from temptations
Either get rid of them or stay away. Remove anything that reminds of you drinking or that puts you in the mood or mind to drink. By protecting yourself from the temptation, you can start your way to recovery or prevent a relapse from happening.
Tell people about your goals
When you tell friends and family, even colleagues, about your goal to stop drinking, you make them a part of the process. Try asking for their support by not drinking in front of you or not encouraging you to drink in any way, says Help Guide.
Get counselling
Addictions are usually a result of your inability to process your emotions or to handle a situation emotionally and effectively. It’s best to talk your issues out with a friend or family. That might mean too much emotional baggage, though. If you need an objective ear, try looking for an alcohol abuse counseling center in Boulder. That’ll provide you with the objectivity and help you need to sort through the emotional issues at the core of your addiction.
Join family bonding programs
Drug Abuse says family can do a lot to motivate you to change. So try joining family bonding programs. This educates you and your family on what treatments, information and steps you need to take as a family to improve your chances at recovery.
