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Chronic alcoholism is a condition which affects more than 8 percent of adults in the USA, or approximately 17 million Americans. Alcohol causes cognitive impairments and decreased brain volumes, which can be partially reversed during abstinence.

A recent discovery at the University of North Carolina has shown that there is "a burst in new brain cell development during abstinence from chronic alcohol consumption" The UNC discovery was made after a study on an animal model of alcohol dependency.

It is a fact that when used to excess, alcohol damages the brain's structure and functions. Alcoholics have problems with memory, reason and the ability to make plans, and according to Professor Crew of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at UNC's School of medicine, "A variety of psychological tests show alcoholics have a difficulty in ability to understand negative consequences."

These findings are encouraging and and may have significant implications for treating alcoholism during recovery. "When animals learn, they make more neurons. When animals exercise, they make more neurons and learn faster, as well," Crews said.

Here is a list of things which will assist abstinence and help you to beat your alcoholism habit. Try out some of the tips from the list and see what works best for you. If you have a chronic addiction and are physically dependent on alcohol it would be a good idea to consult a medical professional first.

1. Find alternative methods for relaxation

Many people use alcohol as a way to relax and to ease stress. When you are considering abstaining from alcohol you will need to find a new ways to do this. Try using a healthy alternative to remove stress for example, get some exercise, if you have a dog take it for a walk, learn meditation or listen to relaxation CDs.

2. Respond to your Alcoholic personality

Your alcoholism is another personality inside you, it will manifest itself as an internal voice which will say, "Only one won't hurt" , "Go on you know you want to" or "You deserve a drink, you've worked hard today" or a multitude of many other statements. Whenever you hear this voice respond with, "No thanks, I've made a choice to stop drinking" or "Shut up, I'm not listening to you, if I choose not to drink, I won't!"

3. Resist your cravings

The cravings you feel won't last forever. When you get a craving observe it, but don't respond to it and notice how long it takes to pass.

4. Overcome Insomnia

A problem I had was insomnia, because of stress and my mind working overtime. I found a good cure for this was physical exercise, taking vitamin supplements and Valerian root capsules.

5. Get Medication to help you to abstain

There are some people who want a simple solution and for these a medical prescription may be helpful. Your doctor can prescribe drugs like Antabuse, Campral, Topamax and Naltrexone. I have a friend who is using Antabuse and hasn't relapsed in 3 years. The medication makes you physically sick if you drink alcohol and may be an option for some people. I personally don't like prescribed medication and preferred to stick with vitamin tablets and natural relaxants.

6. Find Alternative Activities

Do fun things instead of drinking, start or rekindle a hobby. Go to evening classes, spend quality time with your children, do anything which you enjoy.

7. See a Doctor or Therapist

Anxiety, stress and depression can be a major factor in making you drink. Make an appointment to see a doctor or therapist, they can prescribe you with medication which will relieve these conditions. Tread carefully though, because some antidepressant drugs can have some unwanted and unpleasant side effects. Also some antidepressants if mixed with alcohol will increase your intoxication and you may exhibit some strange behavior. If they suggest  12 Step programs consider finding someone else as there are much better methods of addressing alcoholism.

8. Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

I found that a "Dummies" book about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helped me a lot. CBT has been proven to be successful  for recovering alcoholics. If you can get referred to a CBT counselor than I recommend that you go for it. I couldn't afford it at the time so learned everything I needed to know from the "Dummies CBT book", this worked very well for me.

Rob Maggs beat a chronic 25 year addiction to alcohol on his own in 2006 and has never relapsed. Click here to download his Ebook describing the techniques he successfully used to quit alcohol for good.

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