Abstract
Background: The alcoholic drink level of consumption is still high, particularly among adolescents and adults. Continuous consumption of alcoholic drinks can lead to addiction, making it difficult to cope with; however, some individuals with such a situation are could cease the habit. This study aims to explore the process of individuals breaking away from alcohol dependence.
 Methods: The research approach used qualitative with a phenomenological design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain in-depth data from eight subjects selected according to purposive sampling criteria. The data was analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological method.
 Results: The study results found four main themes for quitting alcoholic beverages: the influence of the experience of becoming an addict, a strong internal desire to quit, being threatened by biological impacts, internal and external driving factors to quit.
 Conclusion: Based on the findings, individuals who want to quit addiction must have a strong desire, consider the biological impact on health and have internal and external driving factors.
Highlights
Alcoholic drinks are available in various types, such as beer (5% alcohol content), malt drinks (7% alcohol content), wine (12% alcohol content), and distilled alcohol
Four main themes and 28 concepts emerged based on the analysis of interviews that encourage individuals to get away from dependence on alcoholic drinks (Table 2)
Curiosity about the environment is powerful, so become curious about negative things, such as consuming alcoholic drinks that start from interest, and as a means to be accepted in the environment
Summary
Alcoholic drinks are available in various types, such as beer (5% alcohol content), malt drinks (7% alcohol content), wine (12% alcohol content), and distilled alcohol (for example, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka; around 40-50% alcohol content). People from the upper and lower levels are increasing due to the accessible manner to get this kind of drink annually (Grucza et al, 2018). The alcoholic drink level of consumption is still high, among adolescents and adults. Continuous consumption of alcoholic drinks can lead to addiction, making it difficult to cope with; some individuals with such a situation are could cease the habit. Results: The study results found four main themes for quitting alcoholic beverages: the influence of the experience of becoming an addict, a strong internal desire to quit, being threatened by biological impacts, internal and external driving factors to quit. Conclusion: Based on the findings, individuals who want to quit addiction must have a strong desire, consider the biological impact on health and have internal and external driving factors
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