Let me say this:
I have an addictive personality.
coffee, Food, internet and alcohol.
Have been on a diet the past week and trying to control my drinking.
I was unsuccessful yesterday. Over drank at a festival...blacked out and got sick. Not a pretty site at the age of 53.
I have done periods of abstaining almost 6 months a couple of years ago.
I have done a month here and there. My weight can fluctuate 20-30 pounds.
Therapy can really help.
There are many sites that can help.
One that I really like is called SMART recovery. It is not AA!!
They also have a chat room which I spent many hours chatting with others who wanted to stay sober/clean. They also have many tools to work with.
It is a great site!
http://www.smartrecovery.org/

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