Once you give up drugs and alcohol, ensure that you do so in an organized fashion. It helps to set goals and write them down. Then, you will know what you need to do and how far you need to get before achieving your goals.

Don't expect to start a new lifestyle overnight. Instead, set yourself up for success by gradually changing your life and lifestyle. This will help you avoid getting back into the bad habits that led you down the wrong path in the first place.

For example, if you used to drink alcohol every day and now only drink once or twice a month, you will have to cut back. This may be a bit tricky at first. But keep at it, and eventually, you will be able to stop drinking altogether.

The same goes for drugs. If you used to use drugs three times a week but now only use them two times a week, you will have to start reducing your usage. Don't expect just to quit cold turkey. If you try to stop all at once, you'll likely return to the old ways because you'll feel highly stressed.