Announce your goal
Let friends, family members, and co-workers know that you’re trying to stop drinking.
If they drink, ask them to support your recovery by not doing so in front of you.
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Be upfront about your new limits
Make it clear that drinking will not be allowed in your home and that you may not be able to attend events where alcohol is being served.
Avoid bad influences
Distance yourself from people who don’t support your efforts to stop drinking or respect the limits you’ve set.
This may mean giving up certain friends and social connections.
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Learn from the past
Reflect on previous attempts to stop drinking.What worked? What didn’t? What can you do differently this time to avoid pitfalls? Can I cut back on my drinking or do I need to stop drinking completely? Whether or not you can successfully cut back on your drinking depends on the severity of your drinking problem.
Just for today
I will take part in the development of group conscience. I will remember that the world won’t end just because I don’t get my way. I will think about our primary purpose in all my service efforts. I will reach out to a newcomer.
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The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014, Roy on 081 874 8016 or Tony on 079 513 4422.
The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.
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