Samuel was a thirty-two-year-old financial analyst who was tired of feeling depressed everyday of his life and tired of his unhealthy drinking behavior. Stated simply, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his abusive drinking, he missed his old motivation for doing various things he enjoyed, he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a valueless habit, he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis, and he was sick of feeling lackluster every morning.

Furthermore 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.

Besides the perceptible alcohol-related health problems he was experiencing, possibly the nastiest part of his drinking behavior was the untrustworthy and scheming person he had turned into. In his heart he knew that he had been deceitful about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been less than honest with himself about the “beneficial” consequences of drinking. Not only this but he justified gulping two or three drinks before going to social events and he also rationalized needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could deal with the “tension” at work.

His Depression and His Abusive Drinking Lead to Important Changes in His Life

Clearly Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative outcomes of his depression and his careless drinking and at long last made up his mind that something important had to change in his life. So he determined that he would stop drinking, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, start exercising, get professional counseling, develop a new circle of friends, and involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies.

In brief, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he understood that he hit rock bottom and was now prepared to begin the slow and gradual path that leads to health.

One of the ways that Samuel implemented his “plan” was by requesting a transfer at work. When his request was granted, he moved 700 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this unquestionably made making new friends and pals and dissociating himself from his old pals simpler. Then he went to see a doctor in his new city and made an appointment for a complete physical and psychological exam.

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

After meeting with the healthcare professional and going through a number of laboratory tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and as a result was in need of alcohol detox and alcohol treatment. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to review the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel.

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

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Fortify His Body by Drinking Distilled Water, Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, Going to the Gym, Eating Wholesome Foods, and Taking Vitamins

Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehab protocol, after seven 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 fortifying his body by drinking filtered water, taking vitamins, eating healthy foods, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, and working out.

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

After about seven weeks of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never suffered through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead started going three times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free style of life, they gave him the support he required, and they served as a persistent reminder of the negative results that are correlated with abusive and careless drinking.

After going to AA meetings nearly two months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Margaret, 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 truth it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive and unhealthy drinking. Life was now positive and loaded with potential that he could have never hoped for or fulfilled when he was involved in hazardous and excessive drinking less than a year ago.

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

Samuel’s success story is a testament to the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound positive self image and drive for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually grateful that he made up his mind to do something positive about his excessive and careless drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol addiction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he is involved in a loving relationship.

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