Set a quit date
Remove alcohol from your home
Tell trusted people you are quitting
Avoid places and situations that trigger drinking
Identify your drinking triggers
Replace drinking time with other activities
Eat regularly and stay hydrated
Sleep enough
Use cravings tools like delay, distract, and breathe
Keep a daily log of urges and progress
Join a support group
Consider counseling or therapy
Talk to a doctor about medications
Get medical help before quitting if you drink heavily or daily
Seek urgent care if you have shaking, confusion, seizures, or hallucinations
Take it one day at a time