The chief thing that is necessary is that there be first a resolve to overcome the evil habit. If a man is willing to seek help from God in heaven, he may receive strength that will enable him to overcome the craving for alcohol.
It is now known that diet has much to do with creating a desire for intoxicating drinks. For this reason, one who is trying to overcome the liquor habit should abstain from the use of all kinds of meat and spiced foods. It is absolutely necessary in other to overcome the appetite for wine or alcohol, that cease using tobacco; for the use of tobacco increases the desire for alcohol. Eat an abundance of fresh fruit, and drink an abundance of pure water. Do not drink tea or coffee. Take a hot bath daily; and after getting out of the hot water, at once dash cold water over the whole body, and dry the skin quickly. Spend as much time as possible out in the open air. Exercise daily to the point of perspiring freely. Do not keep any alcohol in the house and do not enter a liquor shop. If one is really desirous of stopping the use of alcohol, following the above mentioned methods will surely enable him to do so.
