‘To quit drinking’ must be on top of the New Year Resolution list for most alcoholics.  New Year always brings positive sentiments in an individual and everyone looks forward to improve their lives during the coming New Year.

So this New Year if your resolve is to stop drinking, you need to get equipped to make this drastic lifestyle change.  First of all one needs to have a very practical plan of action instead of attempting to quit in one day where you may fail most often than not.  So here is a plan of action to make your New Year Resolution a big success.

The first and foremost is the thought that you are attempting something very signicant that helps you, your family, society and the country.  What a great feeling in the New Year that you are going to contribute to a big social cause that helps so many people around you.

The next best thing is to find a support group that can constantly support and motivate you in your efforts.  Many such support groups start new plan for alcoholics in the New Year.  They advice you with the right knowledge that can help you quit gradually.  There are a number of programs ranging from treatment based programs to advice and motivation for heavy drinkers or binge drinkers.

The New Years resolution to quit drinking must be written out in a paper or card.  You need to constantly remind yourself that that this is the most important thing in your life.  For every days improvement reward yourself with a chocolate or a gift that can help you take your attention away from drinking.

Quit Gradually.  If you cut right away you may have withdrawal symptoms which may weaken your resolve.  You may also get tempted after a couple days and go on a binge drink.  The best thing is to cut your drinking by 50% right away and gradually progress to complete abstention within the month.  But for this you must have a day by day plan on paper which must be achieved without deviation.  This will give you major psychological boost and help you achieve your new years resolve.

To achieve your New Year resolution to quit drinking one major support is the power of prayer or affirmations.  You can memorize a prayer or repeat an affirmation.  The spiritual power of prayer can give you good mental solace and support in difficult time. 

Making the resolution in New Year 2009 to quit drinking is not only possible, it's do-able. Obstacles can be exciting and thrilling, or they can be turn-offs and excuses for failure. It's up to the individual.

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