Drinking has been a part of British culture since ancient times. Long term effects of alcohol vary from possible health benefits for low level intake of alcohol to severe harmful effects, in cases of unceasing alcohol abuse. Those who regularly consume a high level of alcohol, need to take the initiative for curbing the ill habit. Some home remedies and change in the diet can help a person to reduce the alcohol intake. A few examples would be:Apple: It is a fruit that can cure almost all diseases. Patients must intake 2-3 apples each day. Apple minimizes the thirst for alcohol. It cleanses blood, clears all the toxic materials stored in the body due to alcohol and thereby makes the lung and heart strong. Apple Cider Vinegar also minimizes the quench for alcohol. With the regular intake of ACV there will be less and ultimately no attraction for alcohol.

Grapes: Grapes are a well-known home remedy for alcoholism. Eating grapes for a month can make you recover from the alcoholic state. Grape seed extracts are used for lung repair. Patients who are alcohol prone are placed on grape diet, that is, they are allowed to eat only grapes 3 times a day for 25 days. Regular intake of grapes reduces the addiction towards alcohol. Grapes also have a very good cleansing power in removing toxins from the liver, thereby reducing the chances of cancer.

Bitter Gourd: Addiction towards alcohol can be curbed by the intake of a mixture of bitter gourd juice with buttermilk every morning. The juice of bitter gourd leaves also serves as a good cure for alcohol induced addiction. Bitter gourd juice can also repair damaged liver. This is one of the important home remedies for alcohol addiction.

Celery: Regular intake of celery in the diet helps in curtailing the cravings for sugar after quitting drinking. The juice of celery makes the alcoholics sober. Mix ½ glass of celery juice with a glass of water and drink it twice a day. It not only cleans the toxic materials of the stomach but also reduces the cravings for alcohol.

Dates: Soak 6 dates in half a glass of water for three hours. Drinking this mixture 2-3 times a day acts fast in treating alcoholism. Dates are easily available and are very effective in curing .

Salami: It has the capacity to absorb alcohol from the body. Salami is eaten with sandwiches and butter.

Raw almonds: Raw almonds are useful in reducing the addiction towards alcohol.

Yoga and meditation: Yoga and meditation are very effective ways to reduce alcoholism. Since people tend to live a very peaceful and contented life through the practice of yoga and meditation, their cravings for alcohol subside with subsequent times.