What's the best way to stop drinking alcohol?

Many steps: Aa, drug and alcohol counseling, doctor supervision, treatment of underlying conditions (such as depression, anxiety and/or adhd). Hard drug to beat, but the accomplishment of sobriety is awesome.

Counseling,Self cont: Most people can exert enough self control once they realize the dangers of excessive alcohol use.Besides damage to your health (liver, brain) and all of the other body systems, there is risk to life from drunken driving and failng to succeed at your job. If this rationality alone does not help you should seek professional help via counseling from a psychiatrist or join aa.

Consult a specialist: It can be very dangerous to stop suddenly if you've been drinking a long time. If you experience hand tremors, sweats, or other physical withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, the risks include withdrawal seizure, blood pressure spike, or other potentially medically dangerous complications. Get a free or low cost assessment at a treatment program, where detox meds can be givenalco if needed.

Cold turkey: If you truly want to stop drinking alcohol the only way to do it is to stop completely all at once. You do not need to go it alone. Alcoholics anonymous has excellent support programs.