How to stop drinking alcohol
What resources are available to help you cut down on or stop alcohol use on your own?
You need education and emotional support when you stop drinking, especially if you abuse alcohol or are alcohol-dependent. Some resources that can help you stop drinking include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics Anonymous organizes meetings all over the world to help those who have a desire to stop drinking. The groups are made up of people who have had alcohol use problems, and you may remain anonymous.
- Your family doctor or general practitioner, who may refer you to a psychologist or other health professional.
- Inpatient or outpatient treatment centres or hospitals.
- Local or national alcohol treatment hotlines (check your local white and yellow pages).
You can contact these organizations and health professionals by phone or by accessing their Web sites online.
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If you want to stop drinking, you can seek help with any of the following: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), your family doctor or counsellor, a local hospital or alcohol treatment facility, or a local or national alcohol treatment hotline, which you can find in your local phone directory.
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| Author: | Alison Allen Jeannette Curtis Maureen Shea | Last Updated: November 20, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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