I want to give up Alcohol

[puffpuffPASSEDOUT]

Well yesterday i ran out of weed and today ive been sober for the most part. Just went to buffalo wild wings and got some wings and beers with my bros. im pretty drunk right now. But i really dont enjoy it? If im with girls i like to drink because it loosens up the tension but latly i really havent been enjoying drinking, ive been enjoying smoking. I want to give up Drinking for weed.

How can i do this? Ive been through all the alchy classes and what not but they dont really teach you how to stop. they just say stop or else. ....I really want to stop because i know im an alocholic, I know nothing really good ever comes out of me beign drunk. Sure i might meet some hot chicks and spit some crazy drunk game but still its not worth it.

How the hell do i give up drinking when all my friends drink? Also they do pressure me because they dont like to drink alone, and basically everyone drinks. ...It just takes so much for me to get "drunk". I mean 15+ beers.


How does everyone else do it out there? do you abstain from using or do you just drink here and there? ...I want to stop for the best but i dont know if i can

 

[Stoney McFried]

Personally, I'd just say no, and not drink.If they didn't like it, tough shit.I never have been one who could be pressured into stuff.YOu are the one who has to decide enough is enough.Nobody else can do that for you.Good luck.

Well yesterday i ran out of weed and today ive been sober for the most part. Just went to buffalo wild wings and got some wings and beers with my bros. im pretty drunk right now. But i really dont enjoy it? If im with girls i like to drink because it loosens up the tension but latly i really havent been enjoying drinking, ive been enjoying smoking. I want to give up Drinking for weed.

How can i do this? Ive been through all the alchy classes and what not but they dont really teach you how to stop. they just say stop or else. ....I really want to stop because i know im an alocholic, I know nothing really good ever comes out of me beign drunk. Sure i might meet some hot chicks and spit some crazy drunk game but still its not worth it.

How the hell do i give up drinking when all my friends drink? Also they do pressure me because they dont like to drink alone, and basically everyone drinks. ...It just takes so much for me to get "drunk". I mean 15+ beers.


How does everyone else do it out there? do you abstain from using or do you just drink here and there? ...I want to stop for the best but i dont know if i can

 

[Lord Bluntmasta]

if you're an alcoholic you can't go back to "drinking here and there"

you pretty much have to flat out quit

as much as you probably like and enjoy being around your friends you need to be around people who don't always use drinking as an acceptable social situation.

and if you tell your friends you're an alcoholic and they STILL pressure you to drink...well, why do you call them friends?

 

[nickfury510]

im an alchoholic and havent had a drink in almost 10 years...the key is to not drink at all....no matter what, and to get right with yourself. if you have some deep rooted issues that compel you to smoke and or drink as a form of escape from yourself, then thats needs to be addressed before you can start to break any chains of addiction....

 

[yelodrvr]

im an alchoholic and havent had a drink in almost 10 years...the key is to not drink at all....no matter what, and to get right with yourself. if you have some deep rooted issues that compel you to smoke and or drink as a form of escape from yourself, then thats needs to be addressed before you can start to break any chains of addiction....

well said.

 

[Tizzle312]

i dont know how people like alcohol at
it tastes discusting it makes u sick and throw up and the effects suck plus u get hangovers and shit
fuck alcohol , never liked it never will, alcohols for old schoolers
ill stick with drugs

 

[King420]

im an alchoholic and havent had a drink in almost 10 years...the key is to not drink at all....no matter what, and to get right with yourself. if you have some deep rooted issues that compel you to smoke and or drink as a form of escape from yourself, then thats needs to be addressed before you can start to break any chains of addiction....

this is verry well said i havent had a drink in a year and a half everything said right here needs to be addressed before anything can change

 

[CrackerJax]

Most people who drink to excess are depressed. The depression comes first and then self medication with alcohol becomes the norm. You need to find the root cause of your depression and realize that alcohol is a depressant as well, meaning you are treating yourself with the worst possible "medicine".

It comes down to willpower and changing your environment (friends).

Good Luck.... don't end up like my avatar

 

[puffpuffPASSEDOUT]

Most people who drink to excess are depressed. The depression comes first and then self medication with alcohol becomes the norm. You need to find the root cause of your depression and realize that alcohol is a depressant as well, meaning you are treating yourself with the worst possible "medicine".

It comes down to willpower and changing your environment (friends).

Good Luck.... don't end up like my avatar

I want to comment on yours first...

True i know im depressed. Ive been depressed since i wrecked my streetbike when i was 18 (broke my arm, hand, shoulder). And now since my last accident (near fatal) im really depressed because of my scars.

I dont really use alcohol as an escape...At first. I would rather smoke weed b4 ever drinking. But ive heard weed is basically in the same boat when it comes to depression. (maybe i should quit both? )

My problem is i like to party with people. i always know of some kind of party going on. Whether its ladies night here or there or a house party etc... and what do people do there? Drink....ALOT. Its basically a competion nowadays among anyone. Age doesnt matter really when it comes to alcohol. Everyone drinks alot around me. ...And for me to avoid these people would basically be social suicide. I wouldnt exsist. I've established myself as a professional drinker among friends. Ever heard of beer pong? Haha well im a pro at drinking tons of beer and still functioning enough to throw a ball into a cup lol. Im known lol. Pathetic i know .


.... Ive learned the hard way with alcohol but for me to tell people I dont drink anymore.... Its just more stress i dont want. It just feels easier to just get drunk with everyone. Often im controllable and I dont do anything drastic but there are times (like recently in my other thread) that I get out of control and I do things i wouldnt normally do.

Its going to be one of the hardest things in my life... But you know, life is all about overcoming adversity and it builds character, so Hell i should atleast give it a try right?





....I feel like such a hypocrit because im drunk right now

 

[puffpuffPASSEDOUT]

im an alchoholic and havent had a drink in almost 10 years...the key is to not drink at all....no matter what, and to get right with yourself. if you have some deep rooted issues that compel you to smoke and or drink as a form of escape from yourself, then thats needs to be addressed before you can start to break any chains of addiction....

I totally meant to use this qoute in the above comment...

...Sorry lol im drunk

 

[GrowTech]

alcohol is gross... aside from the occasional trip to Vegas, and then drinking is obligatory. who wants to be sober in vegas anyhow?

 

[puffpuffPASSEDOUT]

alcohol is gross... aside from the occasional trip to Vegas, and then drinking is obligatory. who wants to be sober in vegas anyhow?

im not going to lie to you but i think smoking is gross. I avoid women who smoke like the plague...Yet i still smoke weed.

Its really F's my sinus's up. ....Im addicted to smoking while im walking in the woods what can i say

 

[ANC]

I hate how alcohol dries up the inside of my nose...
Given it up for the most part, in my early 20's allready.
That despite the fact that I worked at two wine cellars.
I love coke though, so its not hard to make drinks choices for me.

I have given up many substances... the easiest way I found is, that when tempted I just asked myself; how would having a ... right now, make my life any beter?

 

[airman]

I feel for you man. It's a tough battle. I personally had to give up going out with friends. I've tried to go out with them and drink water or coke instead, but eventually I would always cave to temptation. I am mostly a home body now, but I know I am better person. I do get a lot of shit from friends for never going out, but it is worth it. It's just a matter of making sacrifices and finding something to put in the place of alcohol. Good luck and be strong.

 

[CrackerJax]

The physical craving for alcohol will last 90 days or so. The mental desire may last a lifetime. I think one of the reasons this is so is because it is always in your face. Unlike illegal drugs. Bars and clubs are everywhere as well as heck, just about any social activity.

This makes your path doubly hard and you must look at it through the eyes of an IRON WARRIOR. Anything less will end in tears.

Get a support buddy or team. Talk to those you feel closest to about this in a sober setting. Be honest. I'm willing to bet you will find that certain someone or someones who see the gravity of your dilemma and your true desire to change. The ones who don't get it, well you'll have to decide that part.

Your IRON is within you. It's time to forge it to your WILL.

or not, life is about choices....

I wish you luck (booga booga)


out.

 

[stunned]

I drink a few beers every now and then but for the most part I just don't drink. I don't know if I would say I was an alcoholic before but I didn't shy away from the bottle that is for sure.

For me it took changing my entire life and lifestyle. I changed my entire social circle and rebuilt from scratch. It sucks losing all the "old friends" but honestly everyone knows the friends you grew up partying with are a bunch of douchebags. Seriously think about it. Once they are gone and you meet friends who's lifestyles are more in line with where you want to be you will be able to evolve yourself and change your ways. It's different for everone but the real answer is you just have to stop drinking....problem solved.

Learn to say no and avoid situations where you know you would normally drink for a little while. It's all about you and your will power. You don't have to go to the bar to get a little bit of the strange that's why they invented myspace.

 

[puffpuffPASSEDOUT]

Thanks for everyones help... Its going to be a never ending struggle I know. Ive heard many stories when i was in my alcohol classes. I dont really have a craving for alcohol its basically the situation that i crave all the time. You know everyone drinking having fun etc...

I want to quit right now but given its winter break and new years is right around the courner i know im going to drink. I just dont have the will power to not drink while everyone else is drinking aroound me...Not yet.

Once i get my life back together and I start hitting the gym 6 days a week I feel i will be able to attempt to tackle this.

Ill keep yall posted on my struggle

 

[Boneman]

Just dont do it and if your friends dont understand, they are not true friends.