The Easy Way to Stop Drinking

1. Alcohol is a powerful poison with no benefits

It's a powerful poison and will shorten your life considerably. It is also highly addictive, will debilitate your immune system, and impede your concentration.

Devastating effects. Alcohol systematically destroys the nervous system, confidence, courage, and ability to relax. It tastes awful and costs an average of $100,000 in a lifetime. Contrary to popular belief, alcohol provides no genuine benefits whatsoever.

Illusion of pleasure. The perceived benefits of alcohol are merely illusions created by the brainwashing we've been subjected to since birth. In reality, alcohol:

• Does not quench thirst; it dehydrates
• Does not relax; it inebriates and deadens senses
• Does not boost confidence; it removes inhibitions
• Does not enhance social situations; it often leads to arguments and violence

2. The brainwashing starts early and runs deep

We are brainwashed to believe that we are incomplete, that we possess an inherent void.

Cultural conditioning. From birth, we are bombarded with messages that alcohol:

• Quenches thirst and tastes good
• Makes us happy and steadies nerves
• Gives confidence and courage
• Removes inhibitions and relieves boredom
• Is essential for successful social interaction

Hollywood influence. Movies and TV shows perpetuate the idea that alcohol is necessary for celebration, relaxation, and coping with stress. This brainwashing is so powerful that even when we experience negative effects, we still believe in alcohol's benefits.

3. Drinking is not a habit, but an addiction

It is simple drug addiction.

Beyond habit. Many people believe they drink out of habit, but this is a misconception. Drinking alcohol is a form of drug addiction, similar to nicotine or heroin addiction.

Characteristics of addiction:

• Creates an almost imperceptible, empty, insecure feeling when the drug leaves the body
• Provides temporary relief from this feeling, reinforcing the belief that the drug gives pleasure or support
• Leads to increased consumption over time as tolerance builds
• Creates a mental dependency, making the user believe they can't enjoy life or cope with stress without it

4. The "Addictive Personality" myth debunked

No way could we actually become hooked or dependent on this foul-tasting, foul-smelling concoction!

No innate flaw. The idea of an "addictive personality" or inherent physical flaw in alcoholics is a myth. This belief is often used as an excuse or explanation for addiction, but it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Universal vulnerability. The truth is:

• Anyone can become addicted to alcohol
• Addiction is due to the nature of the drug, not the individual
• The gradual onset of addiction fools people into thinking they're in control
• Highly intelligent, strong-willed, and successful people often become alcoholics

5. Normal drinkers are not in control, just early-stage addicts

All alcoholics were once at that stage.

Illusion of control. "Normal" drinkers who believe they're in control are actually in the early stages of addiction. They:

• Often make defensive statements about their drinking
• Go through periods of abstinence to prove they're not addicted
• Feel uncomfortable when not drinking in social situations
• Increase their consumption over time

Progressive disease. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that affects all drinkers to varying degrees. The only difference between a "normal" drinker and an alcoholic is the stage of their addiction.

6. Willpower is not the answer to quitting

It is quite clearly the schizophrenia that causes the problem.

Internal conflict. Trying to quit using willpower creates an internal conflict or "schizophrenia":

• Part of the brain wants to drink
• Another part knows drinking is harmful
• This conflict causes stress and misery

Ineffective approach. Willpower:

• Doesn't address the root cause of addiction
• Creates feelings of deprivation and sacrifice
• Often leads to relapse and increased feelings of failure

7. Happiness and freedom await after breaking free

Can you remember when you last woke completely rested after six hours' sleep, bursting with energy, feeling that you haven't got a care in the world, looking forward to another exciting day on this planet?

Unexpected benefits. Quitting alcohol brings numerous benefits beyond improved health and finances:

• Regained self-respect and freedom
• Increased courage and confidence
• Ability to enjoy life and handle stress better
• Feeling physically and mentally strong

Rediscovering joy. Many people find that after quitting:

• They wake up feeling energized and excited about life
• Problems that once seemed overwhelming become manageable
• They rediscover genuine pleasures they had forgotten

8. Easyway: Remove the desire, not just the alcohol

Once you can see alcohol not as the pleasure, crutch, or friend that we've been brainwashed to see it as, but as the devastation it really is, then the fear about never, ever being allowed to drink again ceases to exist.

Mental solution. The Easyway method focuses on changing your perception of alcohol, rather than relying on willpower. It aims to:

• Remove the desire to drink before you take your last drink
• Dispel misconceptions about alcohol's benefits
• Eliminate fear of quitting and feelings of deprivation

Freedom through understanding. By fully understanding the nature of alcohol addiction, you can:

• See alcohol for what it truly is: a poison with no benefits
• Break free from the mental trap that keeps you addicted
• Enjoy life more without feeling deprived or struggling against cravings

Last updated: July 26, 2024