Stop drinking alcohol
Remove alcohol from your home
Avoid places, people, and situations that trigger drinking
Tell a trusted person you want to stop drinking
Contact a doctor or addiction specialist
Ask about medically supervised detox
Seek emergency help if you have severe withdrawal symptoms
Join a support group such as AA, SMART Recovery, or similar
Create a daily routine that does not include alcohol
Drink water and eat regular meals
Get enough sleep
Exercise regularly
Use coping skills for cravings such as deep breathing or distraction
Replace drinking with healthy activities
Track triggers and high-risk times
Set short-term sobriety goals
Celebrate alcohol-free milestones
Consider therapy or counseling
Take prescribed medications if recommended by a doctor
Avoid driving or making major decisions while withdrawing
Call emergency services if you have seizures, confusion, hallucinations, or trouble breathing