How To Stop Drinking Alcohol On Your Own!

Yes, it is possible to stop drinking alcohol without going to rehab! It's actually easier than you think if you just follow these 6 proven steps. Don't allow alcohol to ruin your life!

Chapters/Timestamps
0:00 How our clients can stop drinking on their own
1:09 Detox
1:58 1st Key to getting sober without rehab
2:58 2nd Key to getting sober without rehab
3:23 3rd Key to getting sober without going to rehab
3:59 Soberlink-Big resource for getting sober
7:21 4th Key to getting sober without rehab
9:00 Summary of the first 4 keys
9:21 Key #5 to getting sober without going to rehab
10:09 Avoiding alcohol cravings
10:24 Case Study- 1 year sober
12:05 Key #6 for getting sober on your own
13:00 Additional resources

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[chenworth]

Today is the day I say goodbye for good to the deadly hold and destruction alcohol has wreaked in my life for 45+ years. Send good vibes my way. I’m determined to do this. No turning back.

[charlyb]

I'm 4 days sober. I haven't sought any medical attention, haven't gone to any meetings or rehab, and I haven't done any detoxes. I drank a bottle almost every day for 6 years. It's been difficult, but I'm fine. I almost went to a restaurant to have 1 drink earlier, but remembered how well I've been doing these past few days. My body is responding quite well. Not feeling ill or anything. So I'm here to encourage everyone else here and to say that it is still possible to do it without any intervention. I know all of our bodies are different, but don't be afraid. Just try to do it on your own and see. If your body does start to act up, then seek medical attention, but I think many of us can still do it without serious help. Just try. This is the second time I have stopped. The last time was in 2020. I was sober for 6 months. After 2 weeks I wasn't even thinking about alcohol anymore. I had actually forgotten about it. It's possible!

[bobbmann]

Trying to "Manage" your drinking DOES NOT WORK! Trust me. I'll be 60 soon. 4 long decades of heavy drinking. I tried the "I'll just drink on Tuesday's and Friday's" or, the weekends only, just to only end back up at 7 days a week! It just does not work. To quit, is to quit. Period! -Bob

[LuisRodriguez-cflv]

As a long time alcoholic I can tell you this lady knows a lot

[ayela]

I halfheartedly tried to quit several times. I read books, went to meetings, learned things . But I didn’t “want” to quit. Not completely. I wanted the consequences of my drinking to stop and I wanted to be able to drink like I used to. I had zero coping mechanisms and was using alcohol to numb many things.
I didn’t have a final giant a-ha moment. I had the accumulated knowledge of all my repeated attempts. I gained some maturity and some perspective and I quit. For good. I don’t want it anymore and it’s been 12 years . I don’t miss it, I don’t need it and I will never drink again. It absolutely can be done on one’s own, but I do think the vast majority of people benefit from accountability and a program.

[kevinmcalpine]

I did it on my own now I'm 18 months sober and I feel like a new human being. Never thought this could happen but God got me through this. It's a struggle sometimes but I'm pushing my was through. Love your videos they are very helpful!!!

[jimmyanttaylor]

I quit smoking using nothing and quit drinking using nothing because it's all in your mind if you have the will its easy

[petergates]

Christmas 1980 finding yourself face down in a bush at 2 am being sick, one tends to reassess one's priorities and I have been sober ever since.

[gordonhutchison]

I got up one morning and said mission over, that was 10 years ago, I felt reborn after a couple of weeks, of no booze, best choice I ever made.

[lawrencemorgan]

I'm more than thirty years sober. Best thing I ever did. Quit smoking about then too.

[Mel-osld]

It's bigger that stopping alcohol.. break through the tension and fear in the body and reveal the real you... keep it moving ❤

[craigbell]

I stopped alcohol cocaine and cigarettes on the same day 3 year 5 months 5 days ago and did it by myself at one point I drunk a 1L of vodka per day and held down a job in construction as a plasterer I've have never looked back

[Siunloader]

6days without alcohol… really sick of the money i was spending to just poison myself and make myself depressed for just a few hours of drunken happiness. feeling good… body feels healthier already… exercise helps .. Godspeed to all trying to better themselves!

[yillanayo]

'Thinking you can drink differently'. Yeah that's what always creeps up on me. I think that thought is powerful because most adults drink and we want to be 'normal', not be someone with a drinking issue. So I'm trying to reframe it to myself and others, 'That I used to drink, but I've gone off it. And actually, I found life is more enjoyable without it.'

[patrickwalker-nolan]

Firstly I’d like to thank you for your kindness and care for your fellow Homo sapiens. You are completely right, most people can stop drinking alcohol with the correct motivation, however I found it hard to find the motivation. I finally got it at the age of 71. I’ve been free of alcohol for more than 420 days. If a foolish old man like me can kick the alcohol habit anyone can. Good luck to all trying this path, it’s not easy but so worthwhile.

[BLACKLAVENDERfilmscores]

KAVA ROOT helped me. I was a handle of rum and a case of beer every two days. I was on probation in Key West for a year of all places. Kava root is good for you and healthy. I'm a U.S. ARMY Veteran (Delta 1/46 4th platoon 1997) and suffer from PTSD, BPD, and depression.

[michaelrockwell]

This is so good. I am lucky. I do not need to detox. I am a weekend binger and everything she says is so true. I am determined to stop by myself. Just 10 days clean but I am not going back. Had enough booze for 3 life times. No more depression, anxiety, hangovers, feeling guilty and stupid for doing something I knew what the consequences would be. Great nights sleep and I feel sharp. Alcohol is a lie. I love tequila, but it's just a yummy way of self medicating. It's drug, a dangerous one. So many more benefits from not drinking then a 1 hour buzz. I found a non alcoholic substitute that is really helping. Light ginger beer. It's spicy and it's so delicious to me. Right after the first swig all my cravings vanish. I look forward to it at 6PM just like I did with booze. Also keeping busy during the times you would normally grab a drink. Like cooking, cleaning, exercising, working on a project. Also, watching videos about the damage alcohol does to your body is eye opening and really helpful. Wish me luck! You can do it.

[DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY]

Nice video! I’ve been alcohol-free my entire life and I like to call myself an anti-alcoholic for it. I remember as a little girl I used to play a lot of rated m games involving alcohol drinking. I know many people say little children should never play rated m games, but I gotta say those alcohol drinking games had quite a positive effect on me. I always thought it was very funny seeing all those people in those games go drunk and yet I thought to myself, I don’t want to end up like those people at all and as I got older and learned about how alcohol really effects the brain, the liver, and some other body parts, I really thought to myself, I sure am glad I’m staying away from those beverages. I’m grown up now and I still haven’t had any alcohol at all.

[HVAC_Sean]

When you said that modifying our drinking habits won't help, it struck a chord with me. Every week, even when I stick to beer and wine, I end up over-drinking at least once and it screws with my sleep. Just tonight, I was restless and I was having repeat anxiety attacks when I was ripped from my dreams. Not quite as harsh as a full-blown hangover, but I'm tired of doing this to myself. I've resolved to quit a dozen times now, at least; it's an easy thing to say when you're hugging a toilet bowl or sandwiching your head between two pillows to fruitlessly dull the pounding in my head, but I really struggle to resist when I'm feeling fine or even good. I get that urge, I crave the taste. And I end up back where I started. I think the longest I've made it is a week. Someone else in the comments said that they didn't want to stop drinking, they just didn't want the consequences that come from drinking, and they're exactly right. That's where I'm at.

What I don't hear discussed enough is how media influences alcoholism. Like, everywhere I look, I see characters drinking. It makes me want to drink; to partake and be part of the moment. If I'm not, then I must be missing out. It's like a reminder: "Hey, you could be drinking, too!" Anyways, I'm rambling. With this insight, I will try again and hope my willpower is stronger this time. Thank you.

[donaldsebolt]

I started drinking in college and did everyday until 3 years ago. I desperately wanted to quit drinking for almost 2 years while waiting to have hernia surgery. My anesthesiologist also is a good personal friend and said he would not put me under if I was still drinking because it could kill me. I ended up falling and ended up in the hospital and started having severe withdrawal symptoms. They asked if I wanted to quit drinking and I said "yes", June 18, 2020. I have not had a drink since. I wanted to quit but was so physically addicted I needed detox, after that my desire to quit was easier, not easy...but easier than I thought it would be. Forgot to mention, I am now in my 50s, so I basically drank everyday for 30 years.