1. Stay away from places and situations where you might be tempted to drink. Avoid going to bars or pubs.

  2. Share with your friends and family that you want to stop drinking alcohol. Hang around people who support you and your goal.

  3. Get rid of all the alcohol in the house. If you have a spouse or roommate who drinks, kindly ask them not to drink around you.

  4. Engage yourself in positive and meaningful activities like regular exercising. It is actually effective if you maintain a daily exercise routine while avoiding alcohol.

  5. You can also replace your drinking habits with hobbies that are constructive such as reading, painting or other things.