Samuel was a twenty-six-year-old insurance agent who was sick of feeling depressed on a daily basis and fed up with his abusive and excessive drinking behavior. Simply put, he was angry with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he was sick of feeling lethargic every morning, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his abusive drinking, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing various things he enjoyed, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis.

Furthermore he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DWI, he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at work, and he was bored with his drinking buddies.

Above and beyond the observable alcohol-related health predicaments he was going through, possibly the most damaging part of his drinking regimen was the unreliable and dishonest person he had become. In his heart of hearts he realized that he had been less than truthful about his drinking behavior to his family, friends and relatives and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “beneficial” effects of drinking. What is more, he rationalized wolfing down two or three drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing two or three drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could cope with the “pressures” at his place of employment.

His Depression and His Excessive and Heavy Drinking Result in Significant Life Changes

Without a doubt Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative effects of his depression and his hazardous and abusive drinking and finally made up his mind that something important had to change in his life. So he determined that he would quit drinking, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, start exercising, get professional counseling, and develop a new circle of friends. Stated simply, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he comprehended that he hit the bottom of the barrel in his life and was now prepared to begin the slow and gradual road to health.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” into action was by requesting a transfer at work. When his request was granted, he moved 650 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this absolutely made making new friends and pals and separating himself from his old friends and pals much easier. Then he phoned a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough exam.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Heavy and Abusive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the healthcare professional and taking a number of lab tests, it was decided that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and consequently was in need of alcohol treatment and alcohol detox. At this time, the physician made it a point to discuss the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel. The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was decided that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical condition.

Samuel Decides to Revitalize His Body by Taking Vitamins, Eating Nutritious Foods, Exercising, Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, and Drinking Distilled Water

Due to his eagerness to follow through with the rehabilitation therapy, after seven weeks of residential treatment, Samuel was ready to begin treatment on an outpatient basis. At this time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by drinking distilled water, exercising, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, taking vitamins, and eating healthy foods. Samuel also dealt with his spiritual side of life by joining the local Unitarian church and attending the weekly services.

After approximately three months of outpatient treatment during which time he never suffered through a relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead started going five times every week to local AA meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they provided him with the support he sought after, and they served as a steady reminder of the damaging consequences that are correlated with excessive and hazardous drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings approximately nine-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Margaret, a young lady he met at church. It clearly astonished Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his excessive and careless drinking under control. In point of fact it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive and careless drinking. Life was now positive and loaded with possibilities that he could have never hoped for or fulfilled when he was involved in careless drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Testament to the Significance of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Thinking

Samuel’s success story is a verification of the significance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of change. As Samuel thought about his newfound self worth and drive for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he decided to do something worth while about his excessive and unhealthy drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcoholism. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he is involved in a caring relationship, his life now has a positive direction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself deteriorate under the control of his alcoholism.

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