Originally Posted by
Soberpotamus 
What are your plans if/when urges strike? Day 3 is when some people tend to want to cave. I know I did anyway.
Do you have a list of things you'll do instead of drink?
Do you know about techniques like Urge Surfing, Playing the Tape, and so on?
I think he should treat himself to his favorite meal, get full & satisfied. Like Chinese food? Head to your favorite buffet and eat your body weight of it. Get full & happy, and don't feel a bit bad about it. You're still saving calories compared to drinking alcohol.