I'm an Alcoholic, but Don't Know What Else to Do?

I am sorry that you had to come on Yahoo Answers and ask this question...you will get a LOT of delusional responses. In fact, I saw all three of your questions and am only responding because you have only gotten one decent answer (Pinecone).

AA is free. So is NA (Narcotics Anonymous). I suggest you check out both groups. NA is not strictly for drugs, in fact, in their readings alcohol is the only drug they mention by name and they "deal with the disease of addiction." AA is a larger organization than NA and have great meetings as well. You will find a meeting, you will go. If it is an open discussion meeting (they should tell you at the beginning) simply say, "Hi, My name is ________ and I am an alcoholics (addict if you go to NA) and I am new. This is my first meeting and I need help. If someone would talk to me after the meeting I would appreciate it." Then stay after the meeting for 10-15 minutes talking to members.

You NEVER are required to pay dues. The person who said that obviously doesn't go to meetings. It is actually specified that neither group requires due, pledges, or promises to make. They do pass around a basket (from the 7th tradition) about half way through the meeting, most people that put anything in here will put a dollar or even 5 dollars. You will get phone numbers- LOTS of phone numbers. You will call these people just to say hi. They are incase you feel like you want to drink or are having a problem in your recovery. You will get a sponsor, this is another recovering alcoholic/addict with a suggest year or more sober/clean time to help guide you in working the steps and traditions. You will want to get another female (looks like you are female). The biggest problem people have that go to meetings is that they stop. For a number of reasons. Don't ever stop. This will lead to relapse and probably death.

Check with your counties mental health board for therapy options. I have no idea where you live or I'd do some research for you. You should be able to find low cost or free mental health care in your area. Call the Health Department if you cannot find it.

At least you are asking…I tried to find an easier way, I denied the fact that I couldn't stop drinking and stay sober by myself…it is essential to believe there is a power greater than yourself that will free you from your need to take that next drink…I was downing a half gal. of cheap vodka every day, all the while working,and yes driving…I am thankful I didn't kill someone behind the wheel…there is help and hope…acceptance of your addiction is just the first step, giving your self seeking will over to a power greater than yourself, and committing yourself to the belief that you are powerless over alcohol is next…a journey starts with one step,there are really rough ones,they get less and less painful as you make progress, no one of us is perfect in recovery, just keep putting one foot in front of the other on your road to recovery, find your Higher Power, AA is a wonderful place, the knowledge and love in those rooms has helped millions of alcoholics into, and stay in recovery…I've been sober now 6 yrs, YOU CAN DO THIS!

Alcoholics Anonymous is free, and meetings are widely available virtually everywhere. Go to www.aa.org and find a meeting near you, and start going tonight or tomorrow latest. Go every day. It will help.

Also tell your friends that you want to quit drinking and you would appreciate their support, so they should not buy you drinks anymore. Tell your parents about your problem and ask them not to keep liquor in the house. I'm sure they know you're using it. Good Luck!

AA is free but you might have to pay dues if you are a member too long. Churches often have substance abuse programs that are free. But it helps to get support.

In AA - when a person tries to quit cold on their own - they call it white knuckle sobriety. They seem to think that admitting powerlessness will help people overcome addiction.

I take an opposite stance.

Everything that ever happens in our lives is a result if choices we make. The choice you make to get drunk or high may seem rationale in the moment - you might say "I'm gonna kick tomorrow". But this is a lie you tell yourself. The truth is - you choose to rationale. You chose to believe your own bullshit. If a stranger said that to you - you would call bullshit. Call bullshit on yourself.

Every day - one day at a time - chose to drink less or not at all that day. When you find yourself thinking about it - pull back and call bullshit. You are stronger than that bottle.

Be true to you and love you.

hey my friend i have not had a drinking problem but, i have had a substance abuse problem. the link below is where i go when i need help and answers. hope this helps

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004884#h=7:0-7...

AA is a joke if you want to quit you have to make the choice to do it. If your friends drink and you dont want to dont go to the bar.