Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming alcoholism.

Ignore: Avoid persons, places and things associated with drinking. Go to either aa or smart recovery.

Ignore: Higher success rate with aa program involvement.

Ignore: Strict avoidance of alcohol is necessary but possible. It is a daily choice. A 12-step program helps.

Ignore: Don't do it on your own. Get help from friends, family, church or support groups.

Ignore: Alcoholism is an addiction and abstinence is the most effective treatment of choice.

Treatment: Treatment for alcoholism is a life-long undertaking of maintaining better ways of coping.

Many: Many alcoholics will relapse more than once before finally maintaining abstinence. Don't give up.

Ignore: Eating candy can help reduce cravings when getting sober. Your body misses the sugar in alcohol.

Ignore: Focus on the positives in your life. Keep a daily list and meditate. Alcohol will steal it all.

If: If you are experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms & have cardiac or pulmonary dz – can help ASAP.

Alcohol: Alcohol dehydrates. Remember to drink 8 ounces of water with each alcoholic beverage consumed.

Chronic,: Chronic, excess alcohol consumption is the major cause of liver cirrhosis.

Ignore: Don't drink. The allowance of even one drink may be enough to spark a relapse.

Avoid: Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages in place of water when feeling thirsty.

Read: Read Anne Fletcher's "Sober for Good" for excellent advice from folks who've been successful!