Eat a nutrient dense diet of fresh whole foods, organically grown if possible, and follow the nutritional supplement program outlined above. Your primary foods should be raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Avoid saturated fats and fried foods, which put stress or the liver. For essential fatty acids, use primrose oil supplements plus small amounts of cold-pressed organic vegetable oils. Do not consume refined sugar or anything that contains it.
Alcoholics often have disorders of sugar metabolism.
Get plenty of rest, especially in the early weeks of recovery, to allow your body to cleanse and repair itself. Avoid people, things, and places that are associated with drinking. Make new friendships with people who do not drink .Taking up a hobby, becoming involved in sports, and exercising promote self-esteem and provide a productive outlet for energy. As much as possible, avoid stress. Cultivate patience this will be needed for the long, slow road to recovery.