In addition he was bored with his drinking friends, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DUI, 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 fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees.

Above and beyond the visible alcohol-related health problems he was going through, in all probability the unhealthiest part of his drinking behavior was the untrustworthy and devious individual he had turned into. In his heart he realized that he had been lying about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been untruthful with himself about the “beneficial” outcomes of drinking. Not only this but he rationalized wolfing down three or four drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing a few drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “pressures” at his place of employment.

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

It was apparent that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative consequences of his depression and his abusive drinking and at long last made up his mind that something major had to change in his life. So he decided that he would refrain from drinking, start exercising, develop a new circle of friends, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, and get professional counseling.

In short, 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 start the gradual road to health.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by requesting a transfer at his place of employment. When his request was granted, he moved 150 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this positively made making new friends and disconnecting himself from his old buddies easier. Then he contacted a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a complete physical exam.

Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Heavy and Abusive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the healthcare practitioner and taking a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and consequently was in need of alcohol therapy and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the healthcare professional made it a point to review the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term effects of alcohol with Samuel.

The doctor then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical problem.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Going to the Gym, Taking Vitamins and Minerals, Eating Wholesome Foods, and Drinking Filtered Water

Due to his readiness to follow through with the rehabilitation protocol, after eight weeks of residential rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to start treatment on an outpatient basis. At this time, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by drinking distilled water, living an alcohol-free way of life, going to the gym, eating wholesome foods, and taking vitamins.

Samuel also dealt with his spiritual yearnings by joining the local Nazarene church and attending regular services.

After approximately five months of outpatient therapy during which time he never suffered through an alcohol relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol treatment and instead started going twice every week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free way of life, they provided him with the support he wanted, and they served as a faithful reminder of the destructive results that are associated with careless drinking.

After going to AA meetings about eight-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Bonnie, a young woman he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his careless and excessive 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 excessive and unhealthy drinking. Life was now worthwhile and full of possibilities that he could have never wished for or made real when he was involved in careless and excessive drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Testimony of the Significance of Alcohol Rehabilitation and the Power of Positive Thinking

Samuel’s success story is proof of the importance of alcohol rehab and the power of change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound self-respect and motivation for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually appreciative that he made up his mind to do something productive about his abusive and unhealthy drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his dependency. The result: he is in control of his life rather than letting himself stay under the control of his alcoholism, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is involved in a caring relationship, and his life now has a positive direction.