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Benefits of giving up alcohol

22nd May 2017 by Nicholas Conn

Last updated on April 29th, 2022 at 02:23 pm

Benefits of giving up alcohol

We live in a world where alcohol is a huge part of society. Even though it is a common social activity, it is important to understand that it can have a detrimental effect on a lot of people’s lives. Whether it be health issues, relationship problems or just day-to-day troubles, it affects more people than you know.

If you, or somebody you know wants to stop drinking, Help 4 Addiction can help you make that first step. Alcohol can have a negative impact on your life, and it is not always so easy to see at the time. It can also affect the people around you, as well as yourself. The road to sobriety can be a difficult journey, but there are plenty of benefits to giving up alcohol that make it worth while. Here are a number of reasons why.

 

You will feel and look a lot better

Over time your body will start to improve physically. Your liver will slowly start to heal and your senses will start to come back, possibly even better than before. Your skin, and in turn complexion will start to improve. The toxins in alcohol make your skin less elastic, and can be very ageing when consumed regularly. You will notice you have a lot more energy, making you feel more refreshed and active.

 

Addiction will no longer be in control of your life

Addiction can take a hold of your life in a way you never expected it to. When your life starts to revolve around alcohol, that is when you need to take control. Giving up alcohol will give you the freedom to appreciate the little things in life, that were maybe pushed to one side when drinking. Because of this, your relationships with friends and family will start to improve, and your passion will steer towards more important things than alcohol.

 

You will start to feel like your old self again

Sometimes the mental side of recovery can be harder than the physical side, but eventually your mind will start to heal. You will learn how to live without alcohol, which in turn will help you feel less depressed. You will start to feel more positive and excited about life, and your worry of having no alcohol will disappear.

 

You can get back to normality and routine

Being sober will help you get your sleep pattern back on track. This will enable you to get back to everyday normality. You will be in a position where you are able to get a job. This means you will have more money, from working more, and spending less money on alcohol. Your social life will start to improve. You won’t feel the need to shut yourself away, or hide your drinking problem from your loved ones anymore.

 

Where to start?

Giving up alcohol is not easy, especially if over time your body and mind has become dependent on it. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, and the best thing to do is to talk to somebody about it. Understandably alcohol consumption is accepted within society nowadays, and is quite a big part of many people’s social lives. However, when the consumption is too high, and it starts affecting everyday life, that is when it becomes a problem.

 

Alcohol withdrawal can be a dangerous step if not done properly. If you, or you know of a loved one who is suffering from alcohol addiction, it doesn’t have to be dealt with alone.

Not everybody turns to alcohol for the same reasons, which in turn means that there is not one particular treatment to suit everyone. The initial talk with a professional is hugely important, as they will be able to determine the best route for you to take.

 

Treatment

Anybody suffering from alcohol addiction can get help easily in the UK. The idea behind the treatment is to understand what the root cause of the addiction is, and work on the psychological side of it, as well as the physical. Working on the psychological side of it will help lower the chance of relapse too.

Help 4 Addiction are there to discuss the problem with you, and help direct you to the right treatment. It can be difficult when choosing the right rehab, so this free service is designed to help minimise the stress of finding the most suitable rehab for you.

Throughout your journey it is also important to have support, medically and emotionally, and our services will make sure that you are booked onto a programme which provide this, alongside all of the other factors needed for your journey. Treatment can be more successful with people around you for support. It is great to have people who you can rely on for comfort and encouragement, keeping you on the right track and ensuring you don’t fall back to old ways if the journey starts to get difficult.

 

Help 4 Addiction are there to guide you to the correct treatment. A suitable treatment plan will encourage a successful journey. There are 100’s of treatment centres available to you, and we understand it can be overwhelming. Our job is to help narrow that search down, and ensure you are happy with your choice. We have a great relationship with many professional clinics and experts, so we have great knowledge in what rehabs are suitable for which individual.

With over 30 years combined experience, we dedicate ourselves to providing you with all the necessary information you need for a successful recovery. Our expertise in this field means that our specialists fully understand the complexity of every addiction. We are able to help provide you with a plan made specifically for you, which will ensure you have the best chance of a full recovery.

 

Please note that our service is fully confidential. Give us a call today on 0203 955 7700, so we can help you or a loved one get back on track.

Filed Under: Addiction, Alcohol, Latest News, Rehab Tagged With: addiction, Alcohol, rehab, staying sober

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About Nicholas Conn

Nicholas Conn is a leading industry addiction expert who runs the UK's largest addiction advisory service and is regularly featured in the national press, radio and TV. He is the founder and CEO of a drug and alcohol rehab center called Help4addiction, which was founded in 2015. He has been clean himself since 2009 and has worked in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for over a decade. Nick is dedicated to helping others recover and get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2013, he released a book 'The Thin White' line that is available on Amazon.

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