Step 1. Learn the complications of drinking too much beer
People who drink alcohol may have reduced judgment, have more family or relationship problems, are more likely to commit crimes and have a greater incidence of accidents with means of transport.
Step 2. Write down the reasons why you want to stop drinking beer, and consider them
You may want to quit drinking to improve relationships with your family, save money, do better at work, or for your health. Whatever the reason, make sure you want to stop drinking beer for your own reasons and not those of other people.
Step 3. Get help from your support network
This can include family members or friends who don't drink. Tell him how to help you stop drinking beer. This could include little things like not offering you beer at the end of the day, not filling the fridge with cans, or offering alternative activities to drinking.
Step 4. Join a self-support group that will help you in your decision to quit drinking
These groups can offer meetings, which can make you constructive friends and give you new ideas on how to stop drinking beer.
Step 5. Avoid places where you would usually drink beer, such as bars, parties, or stadiums
Step 6. Find a new hobby that replaces drinking, such as walking, bowling, modeling, biking, jigsaw puzzles, or sewing
Step 7. Try beer alternatives, such as herbal tea, cider, energy drinks, or non-alcoholic beer
Step 8. Reward yourself for not drinking beer
Save the money you would normally spend on beer and treat yourself to something nice like shopping or a vacation.
Advice
- When your plan to stop drinking beer falls apart, write down the causes that led you to drink along with the solutions to prevent the situation from happening again.
- Don't give up, even if you have to go off your plan and start drinking again. Breaking bad habits takes time. Don't give up and don't think it's not possible because you fall back into old habits every now and then.
- Write a plan for those situations that cannot be avoided where someone will drink beer. This can help you stick to your intentions to avoid alcohol on these occasions.
- Write down tips on how to avoid places where you used to drink beer.
Warnings
- Sometimes you may need professional help when you stop drinking, such as in a detox program. Contact a professional if you think you need it.
- Health risks from alcohol include digestive and liver disorders, sexual dysfunction, eye problems, bone disorders, and more.
- Realize that some friends may not support your decision to stop drinking beer.
