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7 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Welcome!

Great questions. I am interested to hear what other members suggest as well.

I would suggest making sure you have morning plans for the first little while even if it is a plan to exercise, or go to the store. Keep alcohol out of the house and plan other alternative drinks to enjoy. Place inspiring reminders in locations you often drink. Plan what you will day when you are with your friends. How can you say no? Check out the program for tips on this as well.

Please let us know what you find works for you.

Ashley, Health Educator

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7 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Hi tbd,

First of all welcome to the forum and congratulations on taking the first step and reaching out.

Social pressure is definitely a tough one and I am still trying to figure it all out myself. I recently turned down a dinner invitation with a friend because she is the kind of person who will pressure me to have a drink even when I say I don't want one. I know that some of the long-term members will have great ideas and sage advice and I'm looking forward to hearing from them.

I am fairly new at this but the tactic that works for me the best is to think about tomorrow and remember how crappy I'm going to feel in the morning if I drink and then I choose something that is non-alcoholic but is still a "fun" drink. Here are a few of my favourites: Virgin Ceasar, Raspberry Lemonade, Near beer (dealcoholized), herbal tea, sparkling water with lime. You may have a few favourites of your own that would be just as enjoyable as alcohol and would leave you feeling great the next day.

We are all here for you so please stay in touch.

7 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1562

You may want to visit one of the local AA meetings. OPEN meetings are for people who want to understand more about alcoholism. You can also read the book AA online at aa.org.

7 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

I have joined this page because I needed to make a lifestyle change. I drink on the weekends so about 1-2 nights a week and would consume enough alcohol in a short amount of time to make me forget things about the night. Starting now, I am going to cut out alcohol completely. My biggest problem is when the people I live with have people over and are planning to go out. I resist drinking when I know I have duties the next day however when I do not have anything to do the following morning, I always cave. A few days ago I realized that this is a problem I should solve. Do you guys have any advice on what to do when my friends have people over? And how to avoid drinking even when I know I don't have any obligations the next dat?

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