Alcohol Freedom Blog

“Magic Bullet” Requires Commitment and Ongoing Consultative Therapy

Breaking an alcoholic or problem drinker’s resistance to treatment is a critical dilemma that many have experienced. Medical experts have developed drugs to treat the symptoms of withdrawal, the cravings that drive so many to drink and the depression that so often is related to alcoholism. The medical community is far better equipped today to deal with harmful alcohol addictions then anytime in history. Yet the struggle to accept the fact that a serious problem exists is still preventing millions from seeking help.

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During early stage recovery it is particularly difficult to avoid giving in to your craving for alcohol, yet you must persevere. It is critical to focus on your sobriety for that day, hour or even the next minute if that is going to help you from taking that first drink. Your entire being must be about avoiding alcohol at all costs. Frankly, even if you tried, there is little else you will think about in the early days of being alcohol free.Your situation with alcohol will be foremost on your mind and probably should be in the early days of sobriety, but eventually you will need to get on with your life, trying to regain a normal lifestyle again. It’s challenging - reminders of alcohol will be everywhere and unless you relocate to a cave somewhere you will need to adjust your mind to the new reality that is your life free from alcohol. Continue Reading »

There are now a number of options for people who want to cut back on their drinking or quit alcohol altogether. New prescription drugs are available that will curb your alcohol cravings. These drugs need to be prescribed by a professional and only after an assessment is made of your condition.
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If you suspect you have a drinking problem, chances are you may be falling into harmful drinking patterns. Recognizing these patterns early may mean the difference between returning to social drinking or eventually having no choice but to abstain altogether. Uncontrolled drinking will overtake you when you are not aware of the harmful effects alcohol is having on you. Sometimes the problem drinker is last one to realize it. Continue Reading »

If you are a problem drinker now, more than likely the near future will find you starting to hide your bottles of alcohol. There are probably many reasons why excessive drinkers do this, but one of the main reasons is likely to be “escape”. If you are still denying you have a problem in the deep hours of the night when you reach behind your office bookcase for your bottle of scotch, take a moment and think about what you are doing. Continue Reading »

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I read an article from The Mayo Clinic about a relatively new form of delivery for the medication naltrexone. As you might know, one of the medications used most often in The FreedomFromAlcohol treatment program is naltrexone, so I found this of interest. Continue Reading »

The drug baclofen has been around for many years – it is most commonly used to treat spasticity, muscle spasm and Parkinsonian tremors. Lately it has been reported that it is also being used effectively to control alcohol craving and alcohol withdrawal. Continue Reading »