“Dry, but not cured” after 30 years of alcohol abuse
Today, 16 years after giving up alcohol, it seems somewhat unreal, even strange, when I think back to the difficult time I went through with my alcohol addiction.
And yet it is vital that I realize that, on the one hand, I have won the battle against alcohol, this overwhelming opponent, but on the other hand, I must constantly remind myself that I am “sober, but not cured.”
Many people who were once addicted to alcohol believe that they can drink again—in moderation—with serious consequences.
“Dry, but not cured” means, to put it clearly and unambiguously: “We have stopped drinking alcohol, but it remains a deadly danger to us.” In order to achieve lasting stability without alcohol, it is essential to recognize the overwhelming power of alcohol as an enemy and then find a way to break free from this cell poison.
If we really want it, believe in it wholeheartedly, and seek help, then we have a real chance of succeeding.
Each of us can gradually become addicted to alcohol without really noticing it at first. Sometimes it is the “wrong” job, sometimes other decisions in our lives. We therefore have no reason to be ashamed, but we can work seriously to get our lives back on track.
Our path out of alcohol addiction
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Our path out of alcohol addiction
Here you can take your time to look around. You will find a point of contact for alcohol addiction where you can obtain anonymous information and perhaps realize that you are not alone with this problem and that there may be a way back to a normal life, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.
I found this path after hitting rock bottom following three decades of alcohol abuse and coming closer to death than ever before in my life. I am happy to share my experiences with those who may currently be struggling with alcohol addiction or who are affected by it as relatives, friends, or colleagues.
This site can serve as a supplement to my book entitled “Dry, but not cured“ for anyone who finds it helpful. It is also intended as an anonymous point of contact for those seeking help. It simply provides information on the topic; there is no shop, no coaching, and no advertising.
Alcohol addiction is becoming an increasingly important issue in our society worldwide. The effects on those directly affected, but also on their relatives and families, are devastating. The helplessness we feel in the face of this drug paralyzes us all and fills us with fear. Fear of what will happen next and what else might happen—all caused by the cell poison that is alcohol.
Together, we can work against alcohol addiction—with empathy, love, respect, and perhaps gradually develop a new perspective.
This page is just the beginning and can grow with us—healthily and at a pace that feels right for us.
Yours, Richard