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Addiction of alcohol
One of my fraind addicted to alcohol
Now he want to quit consuming alcohol.
Is their any way How to get rid of alcohol addiction.
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Hi there are lost of treatment for this condition connect with psychologist and psychiatrist too
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Helping a friend quit alcohol addiction requires patience and support. The first step is encouraging them to seek professional help from a healthcare provider or addiction specialist, as they can recommend appropriate treatment options such as counseling, detox programs, or medication to manage withdrawal symptoms. Behavioral therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can also help address underlying issues and develop healthier coping strategies. Support groups provide ongoing community support and motivation. Itâs important to be understanding and non-judgmental, and to encourage your friend to stay committed to their goal of sobriety while seeking professional guidance for the best chance of success.
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Consultation with me is advised
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Yeh achhi baat hai ki aapke friend quit karna chahte hain—yeh recovery ka first step hota hai. Alcohol addiction ko overcome karne ke liye triggers (stress, company, emotions) ko samajhna aur gradually control karna zaroori hota hai.
Unhe encourage karein ki woh drinking environments se door rahein, healthy routine (exercise, hobbies) follow karein, aur supportive logon ke saath time spend karein.
Agar addiction zyada strong hai, toh counselling ya de-addiction support lena sabse effective rehta hai. Professional guidance se recovery easy aur sustainable hoti hai.
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Hi, Consult a psychologist for professional help
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Addiction is often a coping mechanism for underlying stress, trauma, or psychological issues. Behavioral Therapy Helps identify the triggers like people, places, or emotions that lead to drinking and develops new coping strategies.
Dr.Senthil Kumar D
Consulting Homeopath & Psychologist,
Vivekananda Homeopathy Clinic & Psychologist Counseling Center,
Chennai & Panruti
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Ask your friend to undergo addiction Counseling with us, that can help your friend navigate the emotional issues
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Avoid social circles or watering holes where drinking is the primary activity. Replace the time spent drinking with healthy activities like exercise, meditation, or a new hobby. A balanced diet helps the body recover from the nutritional deficiencies often caused by long term alcohol use.
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Since your friend wants to quit, the next step is to first understand how severe his alcohol use is. If he has been drinking regularly or in large amounts, he should not stop suddenly on his own. It’s important to consult a doctor for a safe plan, as withdrawal symptoms can occur.
After medical guidance, he can begin reducing or stopping alcohol as advised. Alongside this, starting counseling or therapy will help him understand triggers and develop better coping strategies.
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He should then work on avoiding situations or people that encourage drinking and build a structured daily routine with healthy activities like exercise or hobbies.
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Involving family or close support is important for accountability, and joining a support group can further help in maintaining consistency.
Recovery is gradual, but with the right steps and support, it is manageable.
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It’s a very positive sign that your friend wants to quit alcohol, because motivation from within is the first and most important step. Alcohol addiction is not just a habit but a combination of physical dependence and psychological coping, so quitting requires a structured approach. Gradual reduction or medically supervised detox may be needed depending on how much and how long he has been drinking, because sudden stopping can sometimes cause withdrawal symptoms. Along with this, identifying triggers like stress, social situations, or emotional discomfort is important so he can learn healthier coping strategies instead of relying on alcohol.
Long term recovery involves building new routines, avoiding high risk situations, and having a strong support system. Techniques like cognitive behavioural therapy, support groups, and accountability from close people can make a big difference. Cravings will come, but they can be managed with delay, distraction, and grounding techniques. The key is consistency, not perfection, and getting professional help can significantly improve success and safety. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi...Look out for a de-addiction centre in his/her city and convince him to join it. Substances, including alcohol, hijacks the reward system of the brain/spinal chord (nervous system). This is very physical and the substance dependence becomes a norm when it changes the neurochemistry of the brain. It is hard to restore with just Counselling or social pressure or even with willpower. They need medical help along with Counselling. The substance needs to be washed out of their system. Look for centres that provide that facility. The mental health issues that caused or contributed to develop this severity needs to be addressed at the mental health level otherwise even after medical intervention and cleaning of the system, the patient withdraws into the same vicious cycle of substance dependence again. In simple words, body and mind both need treatment. Addressing one without addressing the other is not going to help.
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Consult a Doctor (Genral Physican) who specializes in Alcohol De-addiction.
Find a De-addiction Centre that washes out the substance physically from the body.
Consult a Psychologist for Counselling.
CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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Senior Psychologist
Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four
Website: https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy
App: http://wix.to/fechb08?ref=cl
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Ms. Pooja Bhargava
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Wanting to quit alcohol is a strong and positive step. If cravings feel overwhelming he can consider professional help for a structured plan to stay consistent
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychologist and psychiatrist
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