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Samuel was a forty-six-year-old court reporter who was fed up with feeling depressed on a daily basis and tired of his abusive drinking behavior. Stated briefly, he was angry with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his irresponsible drinking, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he hated the hangovers he went through on a regular basis, and he missed his old drive for doing various things he enjoyed.

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

Above and beyond the identifiable alcohol-related health difficulties he now experienced, in all probability the most regretful part of his drinking regimen was the undependable and scheming individual he had turned into. In his heart he knew that he had been dishonest about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been less than honest with himself about the “healthy” consequences of drinking. What is more, he rationalized gulping three or four drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could deal with the “pressures” at his place of employment.

His Depression and His Hazardous and Excessive Drinking Lead to Important Life Changes

It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse consequences of his depression and his hazardous and excessive drinking and at long last finally decided that something major had to change in his life. So he decided that he would abstain from drinking, get professional counseling, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, develop a new circle of friends, and start focusing on becoming a more healthy person. In brief, Samuel got to the point in his life during which he comprehended that he hit a low point in life and was now ready to commence the slow and gradual road to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel initiated his “plan” was by asking for 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 certainly made making new friends and dissociating himself from his old friends much simpler. Then he contacted a doctor in his new city and made an appointment for a complete examination.

Samuel Meets With a Doctor About His Heavy and Excessive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the healthcare practitioner and going through a number of lab tests, it was concluded that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and consequently was in need of alcohol rehabilitation and alcohol detox. At this time, the doctor made it a point to review the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel. The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical problem.

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

Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the therapy regimen, after ten weeks of residential rehab, Samuel was ready to start treatment on an outpatient basis. At this point, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began building up his body by taking vitamins, drinking spring water, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, eating wholesome foods, and working out. Samuel also came to grips with his spiritual side of life by joining the local Anabaptist church and going to the weekly services.

After around eight months of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never experienced a relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol therapy and instead started going four times per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free style of life, they provided him with the support he wanted, and they served as a steady reminder of the adverse results that are associated with careless and abusive drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings roughly five-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Jessica, a young lady he met at church. It simply amazed Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive drinking under control. Indeed it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his unhealthy and excessive drinking. Life was now pleasurable and loaded with possibilities that he could have never wished for or achieved when he was involved in unhealthy and excessive drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Demonstration of the Significance of Alcohol Rehab and the Power of Positive Change

Samuel’s success story is evidence of the significance of alcohol rehab and the power of positive change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound positive self image and motivation for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually grateful that he made up his mind to do something worth while about his hazardous drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he is involved in a wholesome relationship, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is in control of his life rather than letting himself stay under the control of his addiction, and his life now has a positive direction.