Although nowadays people who do not drink alcohol may find it disadvantageous in social situations, excessive drinking can be very harmful to one's health. Long-term alcohol consumption not only damages the liver but also poses significant risks to overall health, especially increasing the severity of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases due to the influence of alcohol. What are the most effective methods for quitting alcohol? Below are several recommended approaches that have proven to be quite effective.

Methods for Quitting Alcohol

1. Using Specific Foods or Ingredients

• Soaking eels in liquor for four days and consuming a small amount daily for five days can help reduce the urge to drink.
• Soaking a live eel in 250 ml of liquor for a day, and then drinking the liquor in several portions can assist in quitting alcohol.
• Using melon seeds, which have the effects of inducing vomiting and relieving jaundice, can be soaked in 500 ml of liquor for 7 to 15 days before consumption. If the alcohol intake does not decrease significantly, the dosage of melon seeds can be increased.
• A traditional Chinese medicine decoction containing various herbs such as pueraria lobata, os draconis, oyster shell, red peony root, white peony root, astragalus, scorpion, gastrodia elata, cynomorium songaricum, cassia twig, uncaria, notopterygium root, earthworm, atractylodes macrocephala, alisma orientalis, and poria cocos can be taken daily to assist in quitting alcohol and protecting the liver.

2. Precautions for Quitting Alcohol

• Avoid drinking on an empty stomach. It is recommended to have a glass of milk or yogurt, or eat a few slices of bread before drinking to avoid stimulating the gastric mucosa.
• Drink plenty of plain water when consuming liquor to help expel alcohol from the body through urine. When drinking beer, it is advisable to frequently visit the bathroom. When drinking strong liquor, adding ice cubes can be helpful.
• Avoid binge drinking. Consume alcohol slowly to allow the body time to metabolize the ethanol.
• Consume plenty of green leafy vegetables when drinking as their antioxidants and vitamins can protect the liver.
• Avoid drinking carbonated beverages such as cola or soda when consuming alcohol, as they can accelerate the absorption of alcohol into the body.

Remember, quitting alcohol requires patience and perseverance. It is important to choose suitable methods and follow them consistently to achieve the desired results.