Hmmm - have never been in group therapy, but have my doubts about it - especially if you are reluctant. Certainly as regards an addiction like alcoholism it seems a bit dodgy - I know I'd be go for a drink afterwards if anybody offered & could quite possibly be the instigator of a session.

How often do you drink (a question for you, not for me). Whatever it is, try to double the time without going for a drink for a time. If you only drink occasionally, but binge, try to halve the time that you binge in - ie, if you usually binge for 4 hours, start 2 hours later. Either way, line your stomach with solid food - protein & carbs & drink lots of water.

You are only 16 - if you can cut down now you are sailing & can continue to enjoy a drink for the rest of your life - continue & you are faced with the hell of abstinence or the hell of a drink sodden life & a drink sodden liver.

Irene

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