Samuel was a thirty-three-year-old fashion designer who was sick of feeling depressed on a daily basis and fed up with his abusive drinking behavior. Simply put, he missed his old motivation for doing various things he liked, he was sick of feeling weary every morning, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his habitual drinking, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, and he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a useless habit.

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

Above and beyond the noticeable alcohol-related health issues he was going through, possibly the unhealthiest part of his drinking behavior was the undependable and fraudulent individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been untruthful about his drinking behavior to his relatives, family, and friends and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “positive” outcomes of drinking. Not only this but he made excuses for guzzling four or five drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “anxiety” at work.

His Depression and His Excessive Drinking Result in Significant Life Changes

Undoubtedly Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative consequences of his depression and his excessive and hazardous drinking and finally decided that something major had to change in his life. So he determined that he would refrain from drinking, develop a new circle of friends, start exercising, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, get professional counseling, and involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies.

Simply put, Samuel got to a time in his life during which he realized that he hit a low point in life and was now prepared to begin the slow road that leads 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 250 miles away to a new part of the U.S.. If nothing else, this unquestionably made making new pals and detaching himself from his old buddies simpler. Then he went to see a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough mental and physical examination.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Irresponsible and Excessive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the physician and going through a number of laboratory tests, it was determined that Samuel had crossed the line from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and therefore was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol rehab. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to go over the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.

The physician then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of therapy for this medical condition.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Eating Healthy Foods, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Working Out, Taking Vitamins, and Drinking Spring Water

Due to his readiness to follow through with the therapy protocol, after five weeks of residential rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to start treatment on an outpatient basis. At this point in time, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began building up his body by exercising, drinking filtered water, eating healthy foods, living an alcohol-free way of life, and taking vitamins and minerals.

Samuel also came to grips with his spiritual side of life by joining the local Anglican church and going to the weekly services.

After just about three months of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never experienced a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol therapy and instead began going three times every week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free way of life, they provided him with the support he required, and they served as a persistent reminder of the negative results that are correlated with hazardous and abusive drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings nearly seven-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Angela, a young woman he met at church. It simply amazed Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his hazardous and abusive drinking under control. In actual fact it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his unhealthy drinking. Life was now positive and full of potential that he could have never wished for or achieved when he was involved in excessive and abusive drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Testament to the Importance of Alcohol Rehabilitation and the Power of Change

Samuel’s success story is a statement of the relevance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of positive change. As Samuel thought about his newfound self worth and drive for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually grateful that he decided to do something constructive about his hazardous and abusive drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his dependency. The result: he is involved in a loving relationship, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcoholism, he likes his new job responsibilities, and he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life.