Alcohol
Quitting, cravings, and what helps
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How do I know if my drinking has become a problem?
People often ask this quietly, before they're ready to tell anyone. What are the signs that drinking has moved from a habit into a problem?
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Is it dangerous to stop drinking all at once?
Someone who drinks heavily every day decides to quit tonight. Is stopping cold turkey safe?
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Are there medications that help with alcohol cravings?
Many people don't know medication is an option for drinking. What's available, and who prescribes it?
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What can I say when people ask why I'm not drinking?
One of the most common worries in early sobriety is the question at a party, a dinner, or a work event: "Why aren't you drinking?" What are easy ways to answer?
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Can I cut back on drinking instead of quitting completely?
Not everyone who's worried about their drinking wants to quit for good. Is cutting back a realistic goal?
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A few days without drinking: do the evening cravings get quieter?
Many people tell us mornings feel manageable, but by early evening the urge to drink starts negotiating hard. What do the first couple of weeks usually look like, and does that ev…
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How do I get through a work happy hour in early sobriety?
Optional-but-not-really work events with alcohol come up a lot in early recovery. How do you handle one without explaining yourself to coworkers?
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Is terrible sleep normal after quitting drinking?
Two weeks after stopping, many people fall asleep fine but wake at 3 a.m. like clockwork. When does sleep come back?
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