Samuel was a thirty-year-old cost estimator who was tired of feeling depressed on a daily basis and fed up with his careless and excessive drinking behavior. Simply put, he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship due to his immature drinking, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing the things he liked, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, and he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a useless habit.

In addition he was bored with his drinking friends, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at work, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DWI, and he was disgusted with how physically unfit he was.

In addition to the observable alcohol-related health difficulties he now experienced, almost certainly the most regretful part of his drinking behavior was the untrustworthy and fraudulent individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he realized that he had been less than honest about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been lying to himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. Not only this but he rationalized gulping three or four drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing two or three drinks as soon as he awakened so that he could cope with the “stress” at his place of employment.

His Depression and His Abusive and Excessive Drinking Lead to Major Life Changes

It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative effects of his depression and his abusive and hazardous drinking and finally made up his mind that something significant had to change in his life. So he determined that he would quit drinking, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, get professional counseling, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, and develop a new circle of friends.

In short, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he comprehended that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to start the gradual and slow climb back to health.

One of the ways that Samuel implemented his “plan” was by asking for a transfer at his workplace. When his request was granted, he moved 1,000 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this certainly made making new pals and disconnecting himself from his old friends simpler. Then he contacted a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive examination.

Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Hazardous and Excessive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the doctor and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was concluded that Samuel had crossed the line from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and therefore was in need of alcohol therapy and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the physician made it a point to go over the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.

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

Samuel Decides 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 enthusiasm for following through with the treatment protocol, after four weeks of residential treatment, Samuel was ready to begin therapy on an outpatient basis. At this point in time, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by eating nutritious foods, working out, drinking distilled water, taking vitamins, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Samuel also came to grips with his spiritual concerns by joining the local Methodist church and attending the weekly services.

After about four weeks of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never experienced an alcohol relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol treatment and instead began going five times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he sought after, and they served as a constant reminder of the negative consequences that are associated with hazardous and excessive drinking.

After going to AA meetings just about two-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Elaine, a young woman he met at church. It clearly amazed Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his unhealthy and excessive drinking under control. Indeed it also astonished Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive drinking. Life was now enjoyable and loaded with possibilities that he could have never hoped for or made real when he was involved in excessive and abusive drinking less than a year ago.

A Success Story That is a Testament to the Significance of Alcohol Therapy and the Power of Change

Samuel’s success story is a tribute to the value of alcohol rehab and the power of change. As Samuel thought about his newfound self worth and motivation for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually thankful that he decided to do something positive about his excessive and unhealthy drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself stay under the control of his alcohol dependency, he is involved in a wholesome relationship, his life now has a positive direction, and he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life.