Alcohol Brain

Addiction is not a moral failure. It’s a treatable brain condition—and recovery is possible when we stop relying on willpower alone and start using real science. In Healing the Addicted Brain, New York Times bestselling author and renowned addiction psychiatrist Dr. Harold C. Urschel...

It's not that you don't want to stop. It's that the part of you that wants to stop can't reach the part of you that keeps pouring. You're not what people picture when they hear the word "alcoholic." You hold your job together, show up for the people you love, function. But there's a private loop running underneath all of it — the promise to cut back, the third drink you said you wouldn't have, the version of yourself you keep meaning to become.

“The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom.” —Peggy Orenstein...

A New York Times Bestseller Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - The Evening Standard 'An icon of the Quit Lit movement' - Condé Nast Traveller 'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Not remotely preachy' - The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably...

Two habits. One root cause. One system to end them both — using the hours you already spend asleep. You've probably tried to quit smoking, or cut back on drinking, or both, using the same tool every time: willpower. And it probably worked, for a while, until stress or just an ordinary Friday quietly pulled you back. That's not a character flaw. The part of your brain that makes resolutions and the part that reaches for a cigarette or pours a third drink are not the same part, and no amount of wanting it badly enough closes that gap.

ReThink Sober introduces a revolutionary, neuroscience-based approach to recovery tailored for analytical minds. Through The R.E.W.I.R.E. Framework, you’ll learn how to rebuild your brain’s craving circuits, restore emotional regulation, and replace hypervigilance with clarity, flow, and self-trust.

Hangxiety is the anxious, restless feeling that many people experience the day after drinking alcohol. Your heart feels faster, your thoughts race, and small worries suddenly feel much bigger. But why does this happen? In this practical and easy to understand guide, you will learn the real science behind hangxiety and what is happening inside your brain after alcohol. This book explains complex ideas in simple language so anyone can understand how alcohol affects the nervous system. Inside this book you will discover: • Why alcohol makes you feel relaxed at first but anxious later • ...

Break stubborn alcohol habits and naturally rewire your subconscious for lasting sobriety using gentle guided hypnosis. If you are exhausted by relying on pure willpower to fight evening cravings or social drinking pressures, there is a calmer path forward. This soothing audio experience offers...

Do you ever feel controlled by your life? Is it hard for you to release anger from the past? Are you just surviving and calling it living? Face your fears and their message! Each experience is perfectly aligned for your purpose, peace, and freedom. Listen and trust. Your life lessons will guide you. * * * In her memoir, Lynn Balter shows how she transformed unimaginable traumas into a triumphant life of compassion, purpose, and philanthropy. Her life story illustrates the important lessons she learned while surviving and thriving after childhood trauma, sexual assault, divorce, addiction, ...

The Brain Cliff will change how you think about brain ageing and give you new ways to keep away from the edge. What many of us fear, especially as we hit our forties and fifties, is not being as quick of mind. Not remembering as well as we used to. By our 60s and 70s we worry there's nothing we...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BC NATIONAL AWARD FOR CANADIAN NON-FICTION A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK From the bestselling author and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, this is the story of NHLer Steve Montador—who was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2015—the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a...

How to stop drinking, stay stopped, and develop emotional skills for a life of excitement and connection … without the hangover. “No thanks—I’m not drinking tonight.” In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, making this simple statement can make us feel...

International Phenomenon and Definitive Book on Detoxification The definitive book on detox and cleanses, Clean is a medically proven program designed to be easily incorporated into our busy schedule while providing all the practical tools necessary to support and rejuvenate our bodies. The...

A tour through the groundbreaking science behind the enigmatic, but crucial, brain developments of adolescence and how those translate into teenage behavior The brain creates every feeling, emotion, and desire we experience, and stores every one of our memories. And yet, until very recently...

The brain is a lifelong work in progress. Development takes place most rapidly before birth, maintains a furious pace in infancy and continues briskly through childhood and adolescence, but never ceases altogether. In the third week of gestation, genes switch on to turn some of the embryo’s stem cells — “blank slate” cells with the potential to become any kind of tissue — into neurons and glial support cells. These newly formed cells multiply, migrate and connect with one another, guided by chemical signals into the webwork of brain anatomy. By week seven, primitive forms of the ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Every night, the same ritual: pour a glass, feel the tension drop, tell yourself it's earned. What actually happens in the ten minutes after that first sip is closer to a chemical trade than a relief — calm borrowed now, paid back later as disrupted...

Read by the authors. Uncover the secrets to a thriving marriage. Focusing on reconciling differences and forging true intimacy, Two Equals One emphasizes the crucial roles of communication, understanding, and concerted team effort. 100% of marriages that end in divorce are cited for...

Break free from daily drinking habits with a gentle, science-based path to sober-curious wellness and stress relief. Perfect for your morning commute or evening unwind, this supportive audio journey offers a shame-free reset for your mental health. Stop waking up groggy and start transforming...

Break free from alcohol addiction and rewire your brain for lasting sobriety with this actionable, compassionate guide. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your drinking habits or waking up with guilt after a long night, you are not alone—and this is not a moral failure. Transform confusion into...