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First day without alcohol: today is enough

Keep the next few hours small: eat something, drink water, rest and tell one safe person what you are doing. If you drink heavily every day or have had withdrawal symptoms before, get medical advice before stopping suddenly. Seizures, severe shaking, confusion or hallucinations need urgent help.

By Sergei ProstokishynPublished 2 min read

First day without alcohol: today is enough

You do not have to solve the rest of your life today. The job is to get through this day without a drink.

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Sources

  1. NHS — Alcohol misuse and withdrawal
  2. NIAAA — Treatment for alcohol problems

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