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Samuel was a forty-four-year-old interior designer who was sick of feeling depressed everyday of his life and sick of his unhealthy drinking behavior. In a word, he missed his old drive for doing the things he liked, he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a useless habit, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, he was tired of going through shattered relationship after shattered relationship because of his constant drinking, and he was sick of feeling weary every morning.

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

On top of the obvious alcohol-related health problems he was experiencing, in all probability the unhealthiest part of his drinking routine was the undependable and scheming individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been less than truthful about his drinking behavior to his family, friends and relatives and he also knew he had been less than honest with himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. Not only this but he justified wolfing down two or three drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing a few drinks as soon as he awakened so that he could deal with the “tension” at his job.

His Depression and His Excessive and Abusive Drinking Lead to Significant Changes in His Life

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

In short, Samuel got to the point in his life during which he understood that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to begin the gradual road to health.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by asking for a transfer at his place of employment. When his request was granted, he moved 900 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this without a doubt made making new friends and pals and detaching himself from his old pals simpler. Then he phoned a doctor in his new city and made an appointment for a complete psychological and physical examination.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Professional About His Hazardous and Heavy Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the doctor and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was decided that Samuel had made the transition from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and as a result was in need of alcohol detox and alcohol therapy. At this time, the healthcare professional made it a point to discuss the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.

The doctor then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical problem.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Exercising, Drinking Filtered Water, Eating Healthy Foods, Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, and Taking Vitamins and Minerals

Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehab program, after eight weeks of residential treatment, Samuel was ready to begin treatment 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 lifestyle, drinking spring water, eating nutritious foods, exercising, and taking vitamins.

Samuel also dealt with his spiritual life by joining the local Presbyterian church and going to the weekly services.

After approximately four months of outpatient treatment during which time he never suffered through an alcohol relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol rehab and instead started going four times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel maintain his alcohol-free style of life, they provided him with the support he required, and they served as a constant reminder of the damaging outcomes that are linked to careless and hazardous drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings just about six-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Kelly, a young woman he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive and excessive drinking under control. Indeed it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive drinking. Life was now meaningful and full of potential that he could have never hoped for or attained when he was involved in abusive and unhealthy drinking less than a year ago.

A Success Story That is a Testimony of the Value of Alcohol Rehabilitation and the Power of Positive Change

Samuel’s success story is a demonstration of the value of alcohol therapy and the power of positive thinking. As Samuel reflected on his newfound lofty self concept and drive for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he made up his mind to do something worth while about his excessive and hazardous drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol addiction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he is involved in a loving relationship.