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Samuel was a thirty-six-year-old bookkeeper who was tired of feeling depressed on a daily basis and fed up with his abusive and unhealthy drinking behavior. Stated briefly, he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship due to his careless drinking, he was mad at himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he missed his old drive for doing various things he enjoyed, he was sick of feeling lethargic every morning, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a regular basis.

In addition he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was bored with his drinking friends, he was annoyed with the many times he failed to pass an alcohol test at work, and he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DUI.

Above and beyond the observable alcohol-related health issues he was going through, in all probability the most damaging part of his drinking regimen was the undependable and fraudulent individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been dishonest about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been less than honest with himself about the “beneficial” outcomes of drinking. Not only this but he made excuses for guzzling two or three drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing one or two drinks as soon as he awakened so that he could cope with the “anxiety” at work.

His Depression and His Irresponsible and Hazardous Drinking Lead to Major Changes in His Life

It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative outcomes of his depression and his abusive drinking and decided that something significant had to change in his life. So he determined that he would abstain from drinking, develop a new circle of friends, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, and get professional counseling.

In a word, Samuel got to a time in his life during which he saw that he hit a low point in life and was now ready to commence the slow and gradual climb back to health.

One of the ways that Samuel operationalized his “plan” was by asking for a transfer at work. When his request was approved, he moved 900 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this beyond doubt made making new friends and buddies and separating himself from his old friends and pals easier. Then he contacted a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a complete exam.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Heavy and Irresponsible Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the physician and going through a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and therefore was in need of alcohol therapy and alcohol detox. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to discuss the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel.

The physician then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical issue.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Taking Vitamins and Minerals, Working Out, Eating Nutritious Foods, Drinking Distilled Water, and Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Due to his willingness to follow through with the rehab protocol, after eight weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to start therapy on an outpatient basis. At this point, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by living an alcohol-free way of life, taking vitamins, going to the gym, drinking distilled water, and eating healthy foods.

Samuel also attended to his spiritual concerns by joining the local Nazarene church and participating in regular services.

After nearly four weeks of outpatient treatment during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehab and instead started going twice every week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he needed, and they served as a persistent reminder of the damaging consequences that are related to excessive and abusive drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings roughly five-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Laura, a young woman he met at church. It simply astonished Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive and hazardous drinking under control. In actual fact it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his excessive and abusive drinking. Life was now pleasant and full of possibilities that he could have never hoped for or achieved when he was involved in abusive and excessive drinking less than a year ago.

A Success Story That is a Tribute to the Importance of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Thinking

Samuel’s success story is a testimony of the relevance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of positive change. As Samuel thought about his newfound positive self image and motivation for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he made up his mind to do something positive about his unhealthy drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his addiction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is involved in a caring relationship, and he likes his new job responsibilities.

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