With a new year upon us it is time to make new year resolutions. For alcoholics these resolutions can be what keeps them out of another stint of alcohol treatment. Here is a top ten things to do to avoid alcohol rehab:
1. Commit to going to another ninety meetings in ninety days.
2. Re-work the twelve steps with a sponsor.
3. Take up a new commitment at a your home group.
4. Extend yourself to a newcomer.
5. Start working with a new sponsee.
6. Take some time to reflect of what your life was like during active alcoholism.
7. If possible re-visit your treatment center to say hello to its employees.
8. Make a gratitude list.
9. Read “How it Works” out of the big book.
10. Pray
Alcoholism is a disease that should be taken seriously. In addition if a relapse occurs it can be very costly. To avoid a relapse and another trip to an alcohol recovery program follow the ten steps listed above. It is a sure way to keep the alcoholic on track and remembering where they came from before recovery changed their life.
