Alcoholism

Annie Grace presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence....

Known as the "Big Book", the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939....

We live in a world obsessed with drinking. We drink at baby showers and work events, brunch and book club, graduations and funerals. Yet no one ever questions alcohol’s ubiquity—in fact, the only thing ever questioned is why someone doesn’t drink....

In Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking....

Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve”, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time”....

Based on the principles behind "Steps Six and Seven", Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help listeners move forward in recovery....

Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us....

Allen Carr's Easyway is the most effective stop-smoking method of all time and it has now been successfully applied to a wide range of other issues....

A frank, fresh, and empowering take on facing addiction, doing recovery, and savoring the joys of a new way of living....

Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism....

Fifteen million Americans a year are plagued with alcoholism. Five million of them are women. Many of them, like Caroline Knapp, started in their early teens and began to use alcohol as "liquid armor"....

Become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life....

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you....

When you stop drinking, it takes up to 10 days for the alcohol to completely leave your system. It’s a tricky time. You get cravings, and your thinking becomes emotional. Most people struggle in the early days. But now, there’s a modern, scientific solution....

This book provides wisdom and information for all Adult Children of dysfunctional families....

A.A.’s how-to manual for staying sober in everyday situations, this widely read booklet demonstrates through simple examples how A.A. members throughout the world live their lives to the fullest while staying sober one day at a time....

You may not know it, but you've met Augusten Burroughs. You've seen him on the street, in bars, on the subway, at restaurants...

The two-time Emmy Award-winning actress has written her first book, a surprisingly raw and triumphant memoir....

A memoir of unblinking honesty and poignant, laugh-out-loud humor, Blackout is the story of a woman stumbling into a new kind of adventure - the sober life she never wanted. For Sarah Hepola, alcohol was "the gasoline of all adventure"....

Listeners will find Bill’s initial inspirations for what became the Twelve Traditions, his battles with chronic depression and spiritual pride, memories of an all-night drinking spree, and a vivid description of how he came to organize the Twelve Steps....

This collection of readings moves through the calendar year one day—at a time. For every day, a favorite quotation from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous is followed by an A.A. member’s personal reflection, making for daily ingestion that is at once inspired and inspiring....

Narcóticos Anónimos: Narcotics Anonymous es el texto básico de la organización Narcóticos Anónimos (NA), dedicado a ayudar a personas en su recuperación de la adicción a las drogas.

It's been proven that the biggest key factors to living a happy sober life, are to work on rewiring your brain's thought patterns through journaling, seeking supportive resources like this one, and learning to love yourself.

From the creator of the blog Renegade Mothering, Janelle Hanchett's forthright, darkly funny, and ultimately empowering memoir chronicling her tumultuous journey from young motherhood to abysmal addiction and a recovery she never imagined possible....

Did you know that having even one drink per day significantly increases your risk of cancer, clouds your focus, and holds you back from reaching your full potential?

What could you accomplish if alcohol wasn’t draining your energy, dulling your focus, or lowering your standards? This isn’t a lecture. It’s a playbook. 30-Day Alcohol Detox Plan is a tactical, no-fluff guide for high-functioning adults who want to take full control — without rehab, therapy, or guilt. Whether you’re sober curious, trying to cut back on drinking, or determined to quit completely, this structured 30-day challenge will help you reset your habits, sharpen your focus, and reclaim your edge.

The Little Red Book: The Original 1946 Edition is a classic guide designed to help individuals working through the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Originally compiled by Ed Webster and Barry Collins, this book offers a clear, practical interpretation of the AA program, making it especially useful for newcomers seeking structured spiritual growth and sobriety.

In this honest blend of memoir and self-help, Functional pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of high-functioning alcohol use disorder—where success at life masks the constant struggle with the bottle. The book addresses the high performers who juggle careers, family, and a full calendar, but quietly pour that nightly glass (or three) just to cope. Functionals are careful never to let their addiction show in public, and the stress of maintaining this masquerade compounds the need for liquid relief.

Happy, Joyous, and Free is the intensely personal, deeply intimate story of Juris S’s journey from spiritual death to abundant life. Dr. S takes the reader into his mind and heart to demonstrate how the belief systems that were constructed early in his childhood drove his actions and behaviors as an adult. Being strongly scientifically minded with minimal spiritual direction, he began as a militant atheist who chased the delusion of the “American dream.

Built from the first ninety days that change everything, The 90-Day Sober Plan delivers a practical, science-backed system to quit drinking and stay sober. You’ll follow a clear daily structure that stabilizes sleep, balances mood, and turns urge control into a repeatable skill. Short morning and evening rituals create momentum; urge-surfing, cognitive defusion, and fast substitutions break the craving loop; weekly exposure and social scripts prepare you for real-world pressure. As energy returns, smart nutrition and training rebuild neurochemistry, while accountability partners, ...

Breaking free from alcohol is not just about willpower—it’s about redesigning the environments, routines, and identities that fuel relapse. Relapse-Proof Sobriety offers a step-by-step system to build a life where drinking no longer fits. Written with the authority of a therapist and the insight of lived recovery, this book delivers practical strategies rooted in science and experience. Across thirty structured chapters, you’ll learn how to clear your immediate space of hidden triggers, re-engineer daily routines, and build friction between impulse and relapse. You’ll discover how ...

High performers often live by intensity—long hours, relentless focus, and the pressure to deliver results. But alcohol quietly erodes that edge. It steals mornings, fogs decision-making, drains energy, and undermines the very performance it pretends to support. The High-Performer’s Guide to Quitting Alcohol is not another generic recovery manual—it is a structured blueprint designed for professionals who want to eliminate drinking without sacrificing ambition or momentum. Drawing on both clinical expertise and lived experience, this book reframes quitting alcohol as an investment with...

Addiction recovery does not need dogma—it needs structure, evidence, and accountability. Agnostic Recovery offers a clear, secular framework for building lasting sobriety without reliance on faith or doctrine. Written with the authority of a therapist and the insight of lived experience, this book transforms the traditional twelve steps into measurable, data-driven practices designed for skeptics, pragmatists, and anyone seeking recovery grounded in reality. Across thirty chapters, the program strips away symbolism and replaces it with concrete strategies. Sobriety is defined not as ...

Living sober as a couple requires more than giving up alcohol—it demands rebuilding trust, repairing boundaries, and designing a home life that supports recovery every single day. Sober Together at Home is a step-by-step guide for partners committed to healing not only individually, but as a household. Written with the authority of a therapist and the insight of lived recovery experience, this book combines clinical strategies with practical routines that couples can implement immediately. Across thirty chapters, it addresses the real-world challenges couples face when alcohol has shaped ...

„Der trinkt doch viel mehr als ich!“ – „Ein Glas Wein am Abend ist doch gesund!“ – „Ich habe alles im Griff!“ Kennen Sie solche Gedanken? Alkohol wird oft schöngeredet, doch ab wann wird aus Genuss eine Gefahr? Der Übergang vom riskanten Konsum in die Abhängigkeit ist fließend – und wird häufig viel zu spät erkannt. Die Autorin, die seit neun Jahren trocken ist, erzählt schonungslos und bewegend, warum sie ihren eigenen Alkoholmissbrauch so lange nicht wahrhaben wollte – und wie sie es schließlich schaffte, die Wahrheit zu akzeptieren.

Are you tired of Googling "Do I have a drinking problem?" If you've ever promised yourself you wouldn't drink tonight, only to find yourself three glasses deep by 7 PM, this book is for you. You're not alone in that gray area between "normal" drinking and rock bottom—and you don't have to wait for a dramatic wake-up call to reclaim your life. Written for the sober-curious woman who suspects there's a brighter, clearer version of herself waiting to be discovered, this book speaks directly to the busy professional who uses wine as her transition from "day me" to "evening me," the mom who ...

Don’t Call Me Sober, Call Me May isn’t another self-help book preaching the same outdated dogma. It’s a raw wake-up call for those ready to break free from labels and take control of their lives. True freedom isn’t in counting days or meetings—it’s in doing the hard work to overcome and reclaim yourself. This book dismantles the flawed thinking behind traditional recovery models, offering a mindful, no-BS alternative rooted in personal accountability, self-awareness, and lasting change.

Vivir y beber examina la naturaleza de una enfermedad que debe ser atendida tanto por los médicos como por el propio alcohólico y su entorno cercano. En este libro, verdadero manual y guía para abordar una de las enfermedades más comunes y estigmatizadas del mundo, Hugo Hiriart demuestra que los adictos al alcohol no beben para resolver sus problemas, sino porque han llegado a un punto en que no conciben su vida sin la bebida.

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her forties, though having lived with its effects since childhood, Hope Andersen struggled for years to find inner peace. Her journey led her to alcoholism, pills, sexual promiscuity, turbulent and abusive relationships, and the brink of suicide. But it was her husband's brush with death as they entered their sixties that opened Hope's eyes, allowing her to begin her life anew. With a fresh lease, she remodeled her life and began seeking its deeper wisdom. Ultimately, what she found was hope.

A practical guide to safe alcohol detox at home—especially for chronic alcoholics who haven’t found success in inpatient rehab. This book is designed for those who want to stop drinking with the support of family, friends, or even on their own. It offers a compassionate, step-by-step approach to understanding alcohol withdrawal and creating a safe plan for recovery outside of traditional rehab settings. Whether you're a loved one trying to help, or someone looking for a gentle way to taper off alcohol at home, this guide includes tools, insights, and worksheets to support your journey.