How can I stop drinking or taking drugs?

Every person on this planet is different and we react to certain situations differently. What methods have you tried to stop drinking or taking drugs? If we've already tried something and it hasn't worked, try looking in to a different solution. If you ever need help or want to talk about this with someone, feel free to reach out to me! There are tons of ways you can stop drinking and taking drugs. It's mind over matter!

You have to want it. Besides just knowing of the negative affects drugs or drinking may have on you be able to pick them out. Get familiar with the things you can't stand that the drugs/drinking bring on. It doesn't have to be something as serious as you're failing school or your parents kicked you out. For me, both of these happened before I got clean. One day, I sat in front of the mirror looking at my skin. I thought about how many people used to tell me how beautiful and glowing my skin was. I remembered when I had no dark circles or increasingly deep forehead wrinkles. Then I remembered sleep, and money, and what it felt like not to wonder if this was it. If this was the time I over dose. Because it sure did feel like it. I finished my 90 day script that day after about 4 days of having it and then I was cutoff and hopeless for a month. My withdrawals made me so hostile I ruined Christmas Eve and I slept through Christmas, New Years and all of January. Each time I get it refilled I binge for a few days, this time I indulged way too much and had an acute over dose. The irony of course in that after such a long sobriety I over dosed. It was the worst day of my life, hallucinations followed by drifting from sleep to wakefullness then hyper ventilation and vomitting. stop taking drugs. It's not a walk in the park. My hands and toes won't even work properly, never mind my emotional state or my cardiovascular. Ha. They're destroyed. I don't have friends anymore because my days were spent with my pill friends. My boyfriend can't love a drug addict so we've gone our seperate ways. All I ever want is drugs. There is more to life than drugs. Please go find it.

To whom who have been affected by addiction never give up. I was in the depths of drug addiction for over 5 years and I've been trying to come clean since then. I can't tell you how much better I feel and how free I feel from the whole mess. I took all the help available (counsellors, rehab camp, detox etc.) , and I stayed away from my friends who do drugs. I did some volunteering jobs especially to shelter for trouble teens. It did aid in strengthening my determination to fully free from drugs. I'm still struggling but I'm getting better. Finding an interesting hobby can also help the process.

For me, I had to reach the point where the pain of change was less than the pain of staying the same--hitting a "bottom" with enough consequences for me to stop digging myself even deeper. At that point, I was able to return to Alcoholics Anonymous, get a sponsor, take suggestions, and finally work the 12 Steps. A year and a half later I am still clean and sober. I take it one day at a time, and I find that I can get through any struggle as long as I stay grounded in the present, instead of trembling at the shadows of the past or trying to predict the future.

Addiction is a cunning and baffling enemy. It is a constant devil on your shoulder. It will make you do things you said you would never do (cheat, lie, steal, sleep with someone for drugs, manipulate, etc) & will continue making you do these things until you stop using. As long as you are in active addiction, your addiction is in control. But addiction can be arrested however, and then recovery is then possible. Through my experience, strength, and hope- NA meetings and other recovering addicts is how I stay clean. Meetings provide me with an environment of recovery and help me remember that I am not battling this alone. Addiction is a disease. Although it is preventable, it is not curable. If any of you are battling addiction today and need some help/guidance, PLEASE message me and I will do the best I can. :)

The best way to stop drinking and taking drugs is to see a professional, and get help as quickly as possible. The first step is of course to admit that you do have a problem with either one of those and then come to the understanding that it is best for you to stop it and seek help. Coming here or anywhere for help is one of the biggest steps.

The key to stop is to prepare yourself mentally. You have to take the resolve that no matter what happens, I will not touch it for a week. Constantly remind yourself about the problems that you face at work or with your family. Those hangovers which spoil your entire day and the happy moments that you can share with your friends. Take a firm resolve to quit and you will have to start by taking baby steps towards it like setting a goal for 1 week. Take multivitamins and a good diet. I can personally tell you that the first week is the hardest. Once you come clean through it, half the battle is won. Most of your withdrawal symptoms would disappear within the first 1 week and you will feel a lot better. If you complete 3-4 months, you will easily sail through the journey. Involving yourself in an activity like reading or watching a tv series can fill the void and thereby improve your chances.

Find something that inspires you to stop. Does it get you into trouble? What keeps you from achieving your Goal? You're responsible for your own choices so sometimes you need to ignore what others say and believe in yourself. #AlwaysKeepFighting

There's no general guide for that. It works for everyone different. Always keep in mind why you want to stop consuming it. And why you started - avoid situations that could trigger you or try to move on. Avoid people that have a negative impact on you as well. Get yourself a support system. Friends, family, a professional or even strangers (group support sessions like the AA's - alcoholics anonymous). Ask for help if you need it, don't be too proud.

Effective treatment for substance abuse involves identifying the reason for it and focusing on treating the cause. Alcoholism and drug abuse are typically symptoms of other unresolved issues, and it it always better to treat the illness than the symptoms.

seek professional help,work hard,never give up,have great discipline,& most importantly alwys have love & faith in yourself

Ask yourself why you're drinking or taking drugs to begin with. Is there a void that you're trying to fill, depression, boredom, something else? Try to get to the root of the problem and then you'll have a better chance at targeting steps to end the drug and alcohol abuse.

First I would recommend you find someone close by to help get you to a rehab center. If that's not an option, I'd be happy to talk about how you got to this point and where you want to be.

The first step is to want to stop your drinking or drug use. The next step is to rid your life of triggers.

Personally, when I was struggling with addiction, or the frequent use of drugs in order to feel happy or alive , what really helped me was realizing that life is much more than what substances make it out to feel. You don't need drugs or alcohol in order to experience love, fun, or excitement. I'd recommend practicing self care, and learning the slow lesson of stopping yourself when craving such things. I would also recommend seeking a support group where others can share their struggles. This, over time will allow you to feel accepted, not alone, and will help you really find yourself, a you without addiction.

there are many ways to quit. the key is to determine what is best for you. would it be better for you to talk to someone 1 on 1, or would a group setting be better? remember that you are NOT alone during recovery. there will always be someone who cares. stay strong!

Dealing with addiction is a big deal...but impossible is nothing...people can overcome these habits by diverting their minds to their responsibilities. Meditation could be a mile stone if done on a regular basis,it will strengthen the will power.

A good way is to let others around you know and ask them for support on helping you quit these addictions, meanwhile you can find another healthier habit to spend your time so it will help distract you from these addictions.

Find out things that bring you peace, apart from the temporary relief that you get with drinking or taking drugs. For instance, try to teach the underprivileged children, or offer food to someone who is hungry.

It is unwise to stop drinking suddenly as the body cannot cope with this and some very serious and frightening complications can arise, such as hallucinations and fits along with shaking, sweating and vomiting plus so many more, you are best off getting advice from your doctor who can help refer you for specialist help and possibly help with a detox plan. You have to really want to stop, something has to click inside your head to make you realise what you are doing to yourself and the people around you. It will be the best thing you ever do!

the first step for stopping is to get determined that you have to stop it. look the best way to overcome an addiction is self control and for that you need a strong will power and support of your loved ones. ask help from them and they will handle you in your withdrawal syndrome.Be positive and be optimistic exercise and you always have medical helps too. you have to realize that its harmful for you and its taking you no where. it will be difficult but you ll have to do it for yourself and the betterment of your life.so remember the key 1.will power 2.self control 3.love and support

You have to want to get better. You can't just stop taking drugs or drinking, or you could experience some serious withdrawal symptoms. The best way for you to stop, is to tell an authority figure and go to a rehabilitation center. It is difficult to kick habits by yourself and you could fall into a depression and start self-harming if you don't get the help you need. You should tell an authority figure, get checked into a rehabilitation center, and get the proper help you need. It is not safe for you to try to kick your addictions by yourself.

You can stop using drugs by first being 100% sure YOU WANT TO QUIT. If you're being forced to quit the outcome isn't usually the best. After you have decided you want to quit, then next you'd want to look into some help like professional counseling or detox if needed.

The most important thing is that you have to really want it and that you're motivated to change your whole lifestyle. If you feel you can't deal with it on your own, you can go to your doctor or a therapist and they'll give you advise how to go from there.

Avoid or Stop hanging out with groups that take drugs. Find people willing to help you through your addiction. meetup.com is a great place to find support groups for this sort of thing. Cops generally also know of some good support groups within your area as well (you can always call non-emergency too to find support groups) Also find people you can hang out with and talk to regularly that don't do drugs. Maybe go exercise, play pool, skateboard, or even being productive etc: The more you spend your time doing things you actually enjoy doing you won't have the need or feeling to take these substances.

Hide them or throw them out. Remove all access that you can have to them. Hide them from your sight. You can ask a trusted friend to keep you accountable for your actions by building a reward/ punishment system that depends on you telling the truth about your progress.

Acceptance is the first step. Look at yourself in the mirror, figuratively or literally, and don’t walk away until you know and understand the person you’re looking at. Get to know who’s under the surface. Identify underlying problems. Realize why you should quit. Make a list even of the beneifits! Maybe to reclaim lost time or to repair relationships, to build a better reputation, etc. And make sobriety the utmost priority. Fire your drinking/drug pals. Remember that you want to associate with people that promote your progress and well-being, not energy vampires. Tell people what you’re doing. Advertise your choice. It gives yourself accountability and if your friends are going out to get wasted, the chances of them inviting you will get slimmer and slimmer.

The most common method is to reduce the intake gradually, to wean off by eliminating 20-30% of the current dosage weekly depending on the intensity of addiction. Of course, the biggest side factors which contribute to a successful cessation of drug or alcohol abuse are being mindful of one's social circles and general environment, or in other words working on avoiding the triggers which might prevent a person from reaching their goal at first, and being able to come to terms with them later on. The latter part, and much of the process of conquering addiction is dependent on proper social and emotional support, so besides working on personal development through psychotherapy, establishing deep and meaningful relationships with positive persons which will assist the person in this goal is nigh essential. To summarize: decrease your dose a little every week, avoid triggering circumstances and people, work on your self confidence and talk to a psychotherapist, take up a health oriented hobby and seek meaningful and supportive relationships.

Removing yourself from situations or cycles that bring you back to substances (such as barhopping, attending parties, or spending time with people who frequently indulge or push you to) can be essential to taking a step back. Use this space to examine why you use alcohol or drugs. Why do you feel the need to be drunk or high? What about your substance use makes you want to stop? Are the people around you helping or hindering your goals? Removing yourself from the cycles or situations that put substances in easy reach is essential to breaking habits. From there, you can work on creating newer, healthier ones in their place. It's also worthwhile to remember that it isn't a one-step process. It takes time and support - reach out to the positive people in your life or look for support groups in your area.

Cravings, compulsion, loss of control, use despite consequences. When you experience cravings for the drinking or drugs you may have triggers that cause you to use. If you can Identify those triggers then you can work on compulsion. Compulsion is what drives you to use again, what is the trigger in detail? Do you have a coping skill instead of using? Loss of control- Are you in control of the situation or experience, do you know the trigger and can you use a coping skill or family or friend support to help you get back in control of your situation? Use despite consequences, can you understand what the consequence would be if you used again? When using it's positive to not use and have a coping skill that is less of addiction such as reading, writing, painting, sports, family, friends. If this does not work for you, A Doctor or therapist can provide you with more advice on a Detox center that can apply medical information and possible treatment so you can be healthy again to a normal self. Stopping drinking and or drugs can take time. Relapse is part of the process and withdrawal is not easy. Depending on the person's age detox may or may not be a safe choice as it could cause more damage than repair to the person. If you are considering detox do your best to get a professional opinion from a licensed doctor.