How can I stop drinking or taking drugs?

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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. 🙂

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.

It all depends wether you want to stop. if you indeed would like to stop than your will power should be your strength to stop doing drugs and drinking.