Alcoholism Tips And How To Stop Drinking The first step anyone must take to stop drinking is to identify your reasons.Put together a list of all the reasons you have for why you should stop drinking. To make the list complete you may also want to consider asking family members or a close friend for help.From time to time you should use this list to renew your commitment to stop drinking.Once you have a list of reasons it is important to...... Similar Editorial : Tips To Stop Heartburn by Cindy Heller. | Source : Overcoming Addictions