How can I stop drinking or taking drugs?

First step it to accept that you need help. Seek the help and maybe start setting yourself goals to reach so you have something to look forward too

Admit you have a problem. That’s the first step. You can go to the hospital and say you need to go to a rehab center. They will send you to one that has room. Don’t get your hopes up though because sometimes there isn’t one available and you’ll have to come back another day. Just work hard everyday. And remember that it’s one day at a time.

Discipline. Start setting goals. Start with 12 hours and then continue the trend till months. I am clean for 7 years now.

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.