There is no such idea of “Controlled Drinking” for the brain of an addict. In retrospect, a person’s body recognizes that alcohol is a poison to our bodies and therefore limits are intake. But for many they don’t have that instinct on when to stop drinking, which leads many to drink in excess. Getting drunk is never a safe adventure to take part in and truly the only way to stay sober is to sustain from alcohol completely, but for many this is no small task. The idea of having a drug whether it is alcohol or a narcotic is not a great way to manage your life’s problems.

It’s only until you learn to deal with the underlining issue of why you started using the substance in the first place that you can begin your road to recovery. I have heard time and time again; the hardest part is not getting off of the substance, the most difficult challenge is the recovery. Recovery is a life plan and it can only be achieved successfully by sustaining from the substance intake altogether. When thoughts of being able to control your intake begin to creep in, just remember that addiction is a neurological and genetic disorder that has many people subjected to chronic relapse. The best way to stay sober is to have a support group, talk about your story and to surround yourself with positive influences rather than negative. It’s only through learning difference skills and ways to adapt to life after your substance abuse era has passed that you can heal. If you haven’t begun your process of recovery, now is the time. Look into receiving the treatment you need at www.seabrook.org.