How can I stop drinking or taking drugs?

In simple terms, stop! Real talk, it's not that easy. Firstly stop associating yourself with those if a likemindedness. Secondly, distract yourself in times when you would go to the drink or drugs. You have to WANT to stop though. Otherwise, you will keep going back.

Understand first that these substances only provide a way to cope with other matters amd that they cause more harm than they help. Determining the key issue which leads one to seek substances to abuse is the first step. Treating that issue in a more affective way will likely reduce the urge to use substances, however there is the chance that the person has become dependent on the substances as well. In this case one would benefit best by seeking treatment for substance abuse.

You can do it by just thinking right, or to find alternative hobbys, like music, fitness or at the end meditation or finding your own, to change things is about changing mind,so you need strong or dynamic will and minds

The first step is asking someone for help. It can be hard to do things on your own. Having good support helps.

Avoid speeches. Instead, listen to your teen's views and questions about drugs. Comfort your teen that he or she can be truthful with you Pay attention to your teen's situations. Find out what adult-supervised activities your teen is interested in and reassure him or her to get engaged You should Speak peacefully and rapid that you are coming from a place of concern If your teen admits to mistreating drugs, let him or her know that you're saddened and impose the penalties you've established. Some television programs, movies, websites or songs exaggerate about drug use. Talk about what your teen sees and hears. If your teen's friends misuse drugs, your teen might sense pressure to test, too If you think your teen is elaborate in substantial drug use, contact a doctor, counsellor or other health care provider for help. Abuse of treatment or OTC tablets can cause respiratory distress Thank You

Most people tend to need to hit some kind of a crisis before they stop taking drugs or drinking, unless they decide to embark on a spiritual path which is incompatible with becoming intoxicated. For some people, it's as simple as deciding that life is great as it is, and drugs and drink are no big deal, it's just healthier to live a cleaner life. For others, drinking and taking drugs can be such a big problem that they find themselves on a path of complete self-destruction; in this case, with luck, there may come a point where one reaches such a point of desperation that a stark choice emerges to either change or die. Most certainly what is required is literally a change of mind, a change of character, a change of habits, a change in thinking patterns; be prepared to look at yourself honestly and look at the damage you are causing to others; seek support - twelve step programs come free of charge and can be enormously successful - and good luck!

The most ideal approach to quitting drinking and taking medications is to see an expert and get help as fast as could be allowed. The initial step is obviously to concede that you do have an issue with both of those and after that go to the understanding that it is best for you to stop it and look for help. Coming here or anyplace for help is one of the greatest advances. and I stayed away from your friends who do drugs because friends force you to do drugs I'm still struggling but I'm getting better. Finding an interesting hobby can also help the process.

It all starts with knowing that you have a problem. Once you’ve recognized that their is an issue in your life caused by substance abuse, you’re already halfway there. Your next step is making sure you want to quit. If you don’t want to quit, it’s going to be a dance back and forth. I was an alcoholic by the age of 17 and it took me hitting rock bottom 4 years later to realize that one, I had an issue, and 2, I wanted help. The path to stopping that is completely up to you. AA is an option, though they do tend to be religious. If this seems like a good fit for you, google “AA meetings in my area” to get a contact for them. If a religious approach isn’t your thing, then may I suggest what I did which is have someone close keep you accountable. Just having someone to check in on you and make sure you haven’t bought another pack helps a lot. If you’re finding that your impulse control is too poor, you do have the option of talking to our therapists on here for some extra help. I’ve been sober with the help of my spouse for four years now and I know you can to if you’re ready to work for it. 🙂

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.

Get help! There are substance abuse counsellors who you can speak with to navigate this. The first step is realizing you do need help so I am proud of you for making it there already! It is not going to be an easy journey, but it will be worth it. If you do feel you are endangering yourself, a rehabilitation facility might be helpful as well. I would ask a doctor or substance abuse counsellor about that option too. It's also important to surround yourself with friends and family who support this goal and to avoid environmental triggers that would make you want to partake in drugs and alcohol.

First find your triggers, this means what inspires substance abuse. Once these triggers are found you can avoid or manage the cravings much easier. Second find fun in sobriety, drawing, music (playing/listening), or any other hobbies. When a craving flares up use your hobbies to avoid alcohol or drugs. Journaling can help to cope, after the first week its easy moving from there. Any negative journals can be written then burned or thrown away. If these don't work you can detox at a rehabilitation center or seek IOP services. Youtube: Suitaker For mental illness/addiction support

Seek connection with other human beings. Join AA, NA or any other support group in your local area. Staying connected to others who are walking a similar path while getting connected back to your spiritual and emotional connections to self. Find someone to walk you through what is coming up for you emotionally that the drugs and alcohol are being used to cope with. Ensure you are supported by a medical professional and begin the excavation of the deeper connection to self and the world around you that is missing. You are courageous and it is in the vulnerability and healing our emotional pain where life's true gifts are found.

By realising the risk you're putting yourself through, and how much it has already destroyed of you. One overdose on accident when you're high and can't think straight and you'll be dead.

Part of changing a habit is your thinking, but the less talked about part of it is also changing your circumstances and surroundings (which is harder!). You have to try to get rid of everyone and everything that is enabling you to drink/take drugs. The friend that says "just one won't hurt" or the places that you go to get drugs. It's hard to heal when you keep going back to things that hurt you, which is why many mental illnesses have relapses. But to prevent relapse, you have to recognize both the environmental and biological factors playing into your addiction.

It is very hard for what i can imagain and what you have to do is find the will power inside of you to be able to say no, it is hard and im not telling you its going to be easy, itll be worth it. Ask soemone to help you throough this tough time if you need any help im here for you to talkmore into detail about this situation that you are stuck in, belive me on this your not just hurting other people its yourself! If you ever wan to talkmore tell me and ill book you in xox

Its not easy! it takes time and patience! Try to always keep you mind busy and if you're getting cravings fight through them try to get some fresh air. Like i said its not going to be easy and it will be really frustrating and there will be times where youll feel drawn to it but youve to remember that you're not alone and its okay not to be okay. Every sober day is a day to be proud of yourself and your achievement cause even if it dont look huge now one day you'll look back and this wow, i got out of that hole

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.

It's a very easy process on paper, but in reality it's much more complicated than that! I think the best step if you're thinking about quitting would be to go to a drug abuse or alcohol abuse meeting! In most places they have morning & evening classes! Being surrounded by peers who understand + a professional who can better guide you would be the first step! If you want to do something as another small step, there are apps that you can download to track how long since you've used, which can be a good incentive for some people!

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.

From my experiences and education, you must know what triggers it all. It could be something or someone that triggers your emotions negatively, and makes you want to erase/numb those emotions. By simply understanding what the triggers are, you can then make appropriate steps to change your lifestyle to motion away from the triggers, and become the ideal person you know you can achieve.

Finding a new hobby to help distract you from the craving of alcohol and drugs could be really useful. Reaching out for support from friends, family, your gp or a support group could also be very beneficial towards helping you give up these habits. Goal setting has also been something that many have found makes quitting alcohol and drugs easier, but remember to only set yourself realistic goals. When these goals are reached you could treat yourself with a shopping trip, food out or whatever is it you may fancy. The best course of action for somebody with a drinking or drug problem is to receive professional help.

Take it slow and don't be too hard on yourself. Try to stop completely, cold turkey, and try to tell someone you trust to help you out but don't think of it as a failure if you find yourself going back to your addiction. It's a step on your path to recovery. There's always support groups and people to give positive reinforcements and advice. Stay strong!

You can always think about your future. Ask yourself if doing drugs and alcohol will make you a better person. Strive big and think if it’ll help. Will it benefit your future job? Or your future life?

Like many things that are difficult to quit, we have to be committed to it. Although we may have things in our lives that may give us a push or a reason, such as children or health scares, the decision is truly up to the person. Support is very important, we need people we can turn to that we feel we can depend on to talk to. We have to completely change our environment and stay away from people that will trigger the behavior. When we slip up, it’s not failure, we have to get right back on it and not think we can’t do it.

Support, self determination, self love, new group off friends, affirmations, self forgiveness...…..

Well first off tell the people you normally do these kinds of activities with that you no longer want to do these things. IMPORTANT NOTE do not make yourself sound superior to these people or above them because they do drugs and you no not. common mistake. Telling people your goals holds you more accountable to them. Step two is do not make drugs or drinks redily available to you. the harder it is to access it the less likely you will be to get it. delete your dealers contact number off your phone. Cant buy anything from him of you contact him.

Deciding to overcome an addiction to alcohol or drugs could be the most important decision of your life. Once you understand that you have a problem and need help, knowing what next steps to take can be confusing. Most people don’t quit using alcohol or drugs overnight. Getting sober is a gradual process that can take weeks, months, or even years. Many people struggle with lapses and relapses throughout the course of their recovery journey, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you encounter temporary setbacks. No matter how long you have been abusing drugs or alcohol or how bad your addiction is, there are certain steps that anyone struggling with an addiction must take if they want to learn how to quit abusing drugs or alcohol, including: Committing to quitting. Determining and setting goals. Choosing a treatment plan. Getting support during treatment. Planning to live an addiction-free life. If you are committed to taking the steps necessary to quit abusing drugs or alcohol, treatment professionals and members of your support group can help you throughout the recovery process. recovery is possible, i am living proof i really hope this information helps and lastly please remeber you are worth is and never ever suffer in silence, i am here for you and everyone here on this site is so supportive reachout , save your life because you are worth it.

Recognizing that this is a problem is the first step. The next step is to talk to someone who can keep you accountable when faced with temptation to do it again. Remove the alcohol and drugs that is in your home so you won't have to look at it. Whenever you do have the urge to drink or take drugs, find another activity that you can replace it with, whether that be journaling or exercising. Replace that urge with something good. It is totally ok to have slip ups here and there, the process to recovery and healing is not a straight line but rather has ups and downs.

Unless you feel you might be in danger, it is best to stop when you feel ready (or to practice stopping, if you feel ready for that). The all-or-nothing thinking tendency works just as poorly for other things as it does for breaking habits. If you’re in danger of an overdose or poisoning, it is best to seek proper care, and speak to somebody in a trusted clinical position. Reaching out to trusted family members and/or friends is also advisable, if you feel able and prepared to do so. For nasty habits that you recognize as detrimental to your well-being, I suggest the following: build a mental perspective that benefits your desire to stop. For example, start to cultivate a mindset that will help you recognize potentialities, such as that of you no longer needing substances (either through physical or psychological dependency). Surround yourself with thoughts, ideas, people, activities, and mindsets that lift you out of the fears, worries, and anxieties that are standing in the way of your quitting. But, lastly, don’t forget that these are BIG and incredible changes that will require significant time and patience, as well as mental durability and resilience. One step at a time. Keep loving yourself and advocating for yourself, both with others and within your own being as well. Keep fighting and good luck.

I do not drink or use drugs. If I did and needed to stop, I would start by attending a 12 step program, working it, and I would also find support with a rehabilitation or dual diagnosis program to ensure that I had the neccessary coping skills to learn new healthy habits rather than the habits I've learned to self medicate. Having a good support team (including family and friends) creates an atmosphere for success. I would also give myself space and time in order to grow emotionally, mentally, and physically to ensure a good foundation to remain sober and experience the present moment with a clear head.