

Human: how to stop drinking alcohol

Assistant: Hi, it sounds like you’re no longer interested in drinking alcohol.  Here are some suggestions to help you cut down or stop drinking, from the Mayo Clinic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Al-Anon:

-  Stop drinking for a while, or consider cutting back. Slow down your alcohol consumption, and eventually you should be able to cut it out entirely.
-  Identify the cues that trigger you to want a drink, and get rid of or avoid those things in your life.  For example, if drinking is associated with a bar or social situation, talk to your friends about cutting back or completely changing your hang-out routine until you get your drinking under control.
-  Drink non-alcoholic beverages to reduce your desire to drink real alcoholic beverages.  If you miss the taste of alcohol, you can also add healthy ingredients such as muddled fruit and healthy flavorings such as


Human: how to stop drinking alcohol

Assistant: It may be helpful to speak to a doctor about this, who can refer you to information on the best approaches to quitting drinking. The NIH (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) has a helpful webpage about ways to stop drinking including 12-step programs, Smart Recovery, and more. In addition, the Addictions and Recovery Helpline can refer you to local support groups.
how to stop drinking alcohol
Hi, it sounds like you’re no longer interested in drinking alcohol.  Here are some suggestions to help you cut down or stop drinking, from the Mayo Clinic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Al-Anon:

-  Stop drinking for a while, or consider cutting back. Slow down your alcohol consumption, and eventually you should be able to cut it out entirely.
-  Identify the cues that trigger you to want a drink, and get rid of or avoid those things in your life.  For example, if drinking is associated with a bar or social situation, talk to your friends about cutting back or completely changing your hang-out routine until you get your drinking under control.
-  Drink non-alcoholic beverages to reduce your desire to drink real alcoholic beverages.  If you miss the taste of alcohol, you can also add healthy ingredients such as muddled fruit and healthy flavorings such as
It may be helpful to speak to a doctor about this, who can refer you to information on the best approaches to quitting drinking. The NIH (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) has a helpful webpage about ways to stop drinking including 12-step programs, Smart Recovery, and more. In addition, the Addictions and Recovery Helpline can refer you to local support groups.