New here... Here's my story
Hello all,
I'm a new member here, and I beleive I need some help kicking the habit of drinking.
I have always been a average drinker until a few years ago when I had a cocaine addiction, but that was kicked. I have been clean of that for 2 1/2 years now. Unfortunatly i feel that alchohol has been a crutch after that, and it has gone from drinking occasionally to drinking every night for the past 2 years.
It's not like I drink all day or anything, I work 12 hours a day. When I get home I will have 3-4 beers or a few rum/vodka and coke's... But I see the effect it is having on my in life and at work. I am being less productive, lazy, unpleasant.. I see that because I'm paid to see that in others.
I want to quit cold turkey, I dont think there is any other way for me. I have tried slowing down and having just 1 or 2 drinks a night, and after the first drink i end up losing the battle and drinking more.
Any advise/suggestions?