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I have a friend who is addicted to alcohol and it is starting to really affect his health. I need to help him end the addiction before it is too late. 
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If there are people who influence them, they are weak and they are together all the time, there will be a greater chance that they could be addicted to alcohol.
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One must have willpower to quit alcohol addiction. I know chain smokers who quit smoking with willpower.
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That is why we should always be amidst positive people so as to avoid falling prey to such evil things.
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All you have to do to help your friend is to advise him one on one. Make him see the reasons why he has to quit excessive consumptions of alcohol. By  learning how to drink moderately would be the first step for him to quit completely. Try to educate him the health risks associated with drinking alcohol excessively. Cirrhosis is real -- disease that eats up one's liver.
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You can start gradually by reducing your intake, I like practicable tips.you can't just dump a habit overnight.Gradually reduced the bottles and disciplined yourself not to increase again,till you get to one bottle and you can quit 
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Alcohol and cigarretes are the worat addictions one can have. As much they may sound very bad you can still win the addiction, and this can be done by accepting you have a problem and that you want to change. It has to be a decision that you are willing to undertake at whatever cost. It all begins with the mind and the willingness to change.
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Alcohol and cigarretes are the worst addictions one can have. As much as they may sound very bad you can still win the addiction, and this can be done by accepting you have a problem and that you want to change. It has to be a decision that you are willing to undertake at whatever cost. It all begins with the mind and the willingness to change.
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The first thing that has to happen is he must admit that he has a problem. Many addicts will deny that they have a drink problem and say they have it all under control. Most people find it hard to beat the addiction by themselves and will need professional help although it depends on how bad the problem is and how long it has been going on. One thing is for certain he will need the support of his friends if he is to come out the other side.

Some addicts are very good at hiding the fact they drink. I know a woman who had her children taken away because of her drinking. I would speak to her every day and had no idea she was an alcoholic until the day she had them taken away and she came round my house blind drunk.  She had hidden it so well up until then.

Talk to your friend and ask him whether he would see a counsellor, just tell him you are worried about his health. Addiction is a horrible thing as it takes everything and destroys it until the victim is left with nothing.
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That's true, most of them do not admit it. I am glad that my friend started admitting that he had a problem when his blood sugar went exceedingly low. I will suggest that he sees a counsellor for help. I will also continue supporting him as you said, he needs friends to be with him. 
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Just like any other addiction, the control measures are almost the same. First, the person cannot stop taking alcohol within one day, its always a gradual process. If he was taking two bottles daily, he can start by reducing it to one, then half a bottle and with time, alcohol will just be a history.

Secondly, peer counselling can really help the person. He might have forgotten the dangers of alcohol on his health and social life as well. Its good to remind them that alcohol can cause lung cancer among other effects.

Finally, idol mind is the devil's workshop hence it's necessary to keep the person busy. Engage him in some indoor activities and soon he'll forget about alcohol for quite some time. Doing this oftenly can help so much.
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When it comes to addiction the sure bet is always determination, I'm writing this out of experience I had different addictions when I was much younger but what really helped me was was my level of determination to quit.

The first way to help anyone to quit an addiction is always telling the person the bad effect of such addiction, talk to the person even  daily it will definitely sink in even when the person behaves as if he or she doesn't care continue to hammer on the effects, let the person comes to terns with reality of what he or she is doing and he or she will see reasons   why he or she should quit and will have strong determination to quit.

Don't give up on your friend easily just continue to advise him or her to quit or seek a therapist to help in the counselling too.
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Addiction to things to likes alcohol is a slow killer. Here are few tips to get him off the act by God grace.
He must accept this as problem and be ready  to quit it at all cost by first committing his sincere intention to the God he serve.
He must dissociate him self from his drinking partner.
Most drunkers do have time they relax to drink,  he must fixed himself in an unexcuseable tasks during the period he normally drink the alcohol.

 He should get himself acquainted to books that discuss on the negative effects of alcohol on human health,  this could make him more scared of taking it.
If possible he should change his location and move to areas where it will be difficult to access alcohol malls. This tips will gradually get him off it. It a gradual process.
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The following steps help you to stop drinking alcohol. 

1) Set your drinking goals.

2) Keep a diary of your drinking 

3) Don't keep alcohol in your house.

4) Drink slowly.

5) Choose alcohol free days

6) Stay busy 

7) Watch for peer pressure. 
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Alcohol addiction is one of the chronic life and health issues which are 'not an issue' to deal with. So, first of the person who is addicted should develop a need to move away from the situation which will act as the building block for the rest of the journey of recovery from the condition. Then, need to consult a qualified de-addiction expert who will guide the journey and medical prescription for the process. IN this, withdrawal symptom management is the most crucial step, One who overcome this step with success are almost there, out of the situation. 
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The first thing you should do if you think you might be alcohol addicted is to go to a doctor or other healthcare professionals. You can covertly self-refer to a number of national alcohol support programs for advice and support.
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You can bring him to a special facility that treats to remove or detoxify the alcohol in his body. Maybe a psychologist will be a  to know the reason behind him becoming a drinker. Also, helping him with his conversion should start within him. Great help and support also from his own family aside from his friends will be a great help for him. He should also have faith in himself that he can get through to finally help him to finally stop his drinking for good. That he will realize soon that if his health issues become worst many will become affected by that because sooner or later that he will need a caretaker if his health becomes weak.  
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Alcohol is a dangerous thing. It will spoil the person and the family. Some persons are addicted to it due to some reasons. But if a person has strong will power,  he can stop it for the family.
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I know you want to help him but first he has to make up his mind that he really wants to stop, then you can help him follow the procedures step by step
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Someone can end an alcohol addiction by not taking alcohol if he wants to avoid it; we don't force one person to stop it immediately but gradually.
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It is very easy for a drug addicted users ,it just trying to avoid the peer group , create your own principle that guide you ,also one has to be taken through the effects of taking alcohol
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The best way to end an alcohol addiction is to seek professional help. Treatment for alcohol addiction typically includes a combination of medications, counseling, and support group involvement. Medications can help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms, while counseling and support groups can provide emotional and psychological support. It is also important for your friend to make lifestyle changes, such as avoiding triggers and setting healthier boundaries. If your friend is willing to seek help, you can help him by researching different treatment programs and providing emotional support throughout the process.
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There are a few ways to help a person end an alcohol addiction. This friend may benefit from therapy and/or medication. They may also benefit from engaging in activities that are mind and body dependent. This friend may benefit from exercises to help them lose weight or improve their health.
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consult your primary care doctor or GP. Your doctor can evaluate your drinking patterns, diagnose any co-occurring disorders, assess your overall health, and offer treatment referrals. They may even be able to prescribe medication to help you quit.
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To end an alcohol addiction, seek professional help, such as therapy, support groups, or medication-assisted treatment. Create a support system, set achievable goals, and make lifestyle changes to maintain sobriety.
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To end an addition of someone to alcohol is not really easy you have to serve the person other drinks and make him or her get to like other drinks too.
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