How to Stop Drinking Alcohol - Full Course for Beginners

This course is for anyone who wants to know how stop drinking alcohol and change their lives, with 14 powerful lessons that will help you transform your relationship with alcohol for good.

You may not want to work through all 14 lessons in the course in one go, so please ensure you subscribe to the YouTube channel so you can come back to the video and access other helpful stop drinking videos at anytime.

Below you will find a list of all lessons in the stop drinking course so you can jump back in and out easily.

Stop Drinking Alcohol for Beginners - Lesson List
00:00 - Introduction
02:56 - Your reasons why
04:33 - The journey to stopping drinking
10:44 - Treat it as an experiment
14:49 - Tools for stopping drinking
20:05 - Understanding your values
23:53 - The emotional rollercoaster
28:04 - False beliefs about alcohol
35:23 - The way we view sobriety
37:46 - Making a plan
42:45 - Knowing yourself better
46:22 - Getting the support you need
49:06 - Stopping cravings for alcohol
50:34 - Your next steps

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Please leave a comment and share your experiences as you work your way through the course.

Simon Chapple
The Quit Alcohol Coach

[raiseyourvibrationalstate]

I'm 50 and have drank heavy and moderate for almost 30 years like you. I stopped 3 weeks ago today after listening to the Huberman Lab podcast about the devastating effects of alcohol on the body and mind. My father at 84, has dementia from a lifetime of alcohol abuse. I decided to enjoy the second half of my life and really work on deeper more meaningful relationships. I subscribed today.

[johnmcelhoney]

Day one!!! Doing it as I feel crap every morning. Telling myself 1 bottle of wine and 4 pints of Stella is not a lot for a weekday. And 9 cans and a bottle of wine is ok for weekends…weekends are Thursday to Sunday ! 😢

[bsinnyu]

I want to stop self-sabotaging my life with alcohol. I’m so appreciative of this video!

[dirtycryptoguy]

Heading into day 3 of cold turkey has not been a good time. But I’m excited to get past this and grow as a person. We got this guys

[alanmasters]

I want to be free from alcohol and never turn back.

[yonikki]

I decided to quit drinking for good 3 days ago and have been watching a series of YT videos on the effects of alcohol and recovery. Well, this morning my 8yo logged into YouTube on the main TV and saw the history of my recent alcohol-related playlist videos. One headline stated in bold letters, "Alcohol is a Toxin!!" And my son read that headline outloud and said, "I bet if you knew alcohol was a toxin you definitely wouldn't want to drink it." 😢

That's it. A switch just went off in my head like never before. If I have another alcohol drink (which I won't), my children will think I'm KNOWINGLY drinking a TOXIC beverage. How terrifying is that from the viewpoint of young children?! Nope! I'm done!

[archangel_josh]

I listened to your podcast when I first tried to get sober and got to 40 days and gave in and drank. Now here I am on my second attempt, 2 weeks out from a year sober. I've learnt so much about sobriety since that first attempt and this time it's stuck. Never give up giving up.

[davewatkins]

Hi I am 64 and its the 8th April 2024 and after watching your video I am starting my journey to sobriety 😊 thank you for this course which will defiantly help my journey !!!

[chasitylopez]

Day 27 and I do not ever want to go back. I have become the person I want to be. Happy. Thank you for making these videos. They keep me focused daily.

[jonnylons]

I’m on day 5 of probably the 3rd time in 5 years I’ve tried to give up drinking and I’m feeling really low and anxious today. Accidentally walked into a deli to get some cheese and saw all of the wine looking amazing. Was a surprisingly hard moment, just the thought of never having a single glass again. It’s so difficult to imagine that, but I can’t go on drinking 100+ units a week and 200+ on a very bad week (like last week), also at seriously inappropriate times eg before and during work. Please pray/send good vibes or whatever you do/believe in…I really need the help!

[fatsidekick]

One of the things that keeps me from quitting is fear of withdrawal. So usually I’ll say I’ll taper down but end up drinking the same amount.

[vettechsrule]

I'm not a beginner, but this video came on while I was cleaning. I listened to the whole thing and it was a great refresher for me. We are all so lucky to have Simon in our corner!

[joelmay]

Day 3 poured it all out and absolutely hate alcohol. I’m so committed to never drinking it again. I’ve never been this adamant about anything before. The lies of it all. I’ve recognized I’m powerless when using it but I have the power to not use it and that’s where I am. Good luck and God bless all in your journey to a fulfilled life of freedom from this poison.

[davegcomedy]

Today is day ten for me. I’m depressed and want to grab some beer to relax but I don’t want to go back to it.

[freeasabird]

I have no desire to drink until the evening and then I have little control, go to bed cranky with myself for indulging. 😢

[AmazingMusicalArts]

This is the first video where I am actually excited to be alcohol free. You really broke something as scary as being “alcohol free” into manageable actionable tasks. Seriously can’t thank you enough, and I am actually hopeful I can get it this time ❤ Day 2

[knash]

I'm 37 and want to quit before it's too late. The time of day that I drink is a big trigger for me. If I don't drink at that time, I feel bored, flat, and depressed. Like you suggested, I'm going to sit with those feelings and see what I can learn.

[glennprice]

Day 2 sober for me. Almost 60 years old and I've drank heavy since my teen years. I've quit for 2 years at a time on 3 different occasions. I'm hoping the tools I'm learning here will help me quit for good this time.

[Nutbelly]

I'm in afraid mode of detoxing as a single mother of two sons and restaurant owner . I can take time off for a week though cannot avoid my shop and family duties . Appreciate your passion for this horrible addiction

[Mbalings]

God bless you. I'm on day 45 and I feel amazing