Becoming Alcoholic

Author : Joseph Nowinski,Robert Doyle
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781616494254

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Almost Alcoholic by Joseph Nowinski,Robert Doyle Pdf

Determine if your drinking is a problem, develop strategies for curbing your intake, and measure your progress with this practical, engaging guide to taking care of yourself. Every day, millions of people drink a beer or two while watching a game, shake a cocktail at a party with friends, or enjoy a glass of wine with a good meal. For more than 30 percent of these drinkers, alcohol has begun to have a negative impact on their everyday lives. Yet, only a small number are true alcoholics--people who have completely lost control over their drinking and who need alcohol to function. The great majority are what Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski call "Almost Alcoholics," a growing number of people whose excessive drinking contributes to a variety of problems in their lives.In Almost Alcoholic, Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski give the facts and guidance needed to address this often unrecognized and devastating condition. They provide the tools toidentify and assess your patterns of alcohol use;evaluate its impact on your relationships, work, and personal well-being;develop strategies and goals for changing the amount and frequency of alcohol use;measure the results of applying these strategies; andmake informed decisions about your next steps.

Author : Institute of Medicine,National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Developing a Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309089357

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Reducing Underage Drinking by Institute of Medicine,National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Developing a Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking Pdf

Alcohol use by young people is extremely dangerous - both to themselves and society at large. Underage alcohol use is associated with traffic fatalities, violence, unsafe sex, suicide, educational failure, and other problem behaviors that diminish the prospects of future success, as well as health risks â€" and the earlier teens start drinking, the greater the danger. Despite these serious concerns, the media continues to make drinking look attractive to youth, and it remains possible and even easy for teenagers to get access to alcohol. Why is this dangerous behavior so pervasive? What can be done to prevent it? What will work and who is responsible for making sure it happens? Reducing Underage Drinking addresses these questions and proposes a new way to combat underage alcohol use. It explores the ways in which may different individuals and groups contribute to the problem and how they can be enlisted to prevent it. Reducing Underage Drinking will serve as both a game plan and a call to arms for anyone with an investment in youth health and safety.

Author : Dennis Wholey
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Adult children of alcoholics
ISBN : 0553347888

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Becoming Your Own Parent by Dennis Wholey Pdf

Readers are guided inside a series of intimate and powerful group meetings where fourteen "adult children" reveal the devastating effects of their chaotic childhoods, and the leading experts in the field of recovery offer insight and solutions.

Author : David R. Rudy
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 080931245X

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Becoming Alcoholic by David R. Rudy Pdf

Affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous parallels religious conversion, according to David R. Rudy in this timely study of the most famous self-help organization in the world. Drinkers who commit themselves to Alcoholics Anonymous embrace the radically different life-style, the altered world of the convert. To understand this conversion and, more important, to get a grip on the even deeper mystery of alcoholism itself, Rudy sought to answer these three questions: What processes are involved in becoming alcoholic? How does the alcoholic affiliate with, and become committed to, A. A.’s belief system? What is the relation­ship between the world of A. A. members and that constructed by alcohologists? Rudy establishes the history and structure of A. A. and examines the organization’s relationship to dominant sociological models, theories, and definitions of alcoholism.

Author : United States Department of Transportation,National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Elizabeth Hanford Dole,Dean R. Gerstein,Steve Olson
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1985-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309034494

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Alcohol in America by United States Department of Transportation,National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Elizabeth Hanford Dole,Dean R. Gerstein,Steve Olson Pdf

Alcohol is a killerâ€"1 of every 13 deaths in the United States is alcohol-related. In addition, 5 percent of the population consumes 50 percent of the alcohol. The authors take a close look at the problem in a "classy little study," as The Washington Post called this book. The Library Journal states, "...[T]his is one book that addresses solutions....And it's enjoyably readable....This is an excellent review for anyone in the alcoholism prevention business, and good background reading for the interested layperson." The Washington Post agrees: the book "...likely will wind up on the bookshelves of counselors, politicians, judges, medical professionals, and law enforcement officials throughout the country."

Author : John T Newton
Publisher : America Star Books
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1630008966

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Roaring Drunk by John T Newton Pdf

Many people arrive at a point in their lives and ask the question 'how did I get here, where did all the time go? The question I asked myself was, 'What the hell happened to my life', only to find the answer staring me in the face, 'oh yeah, I remember, I pissed it up the wall'. I don't remember the exact day I realized I was alcoholic, but with the benefit of years of sobriety and the luxury of hindsight, I can now see why. This book is my story. It shows patterns of behavior and thoughts that led me on a path of self-destruction, without me realizing where I was going until it was too late. It is a cautionary tale about where alcohol can lead you if you do not give it the respect it deserves.

Author : Charlie Mason
Publisher : Tilcan Group Limited
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-21
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Alcohol Addiction: How to Stop Drinking and Recover from Alcohol Addiction by Charlie Mason Pdf

Alcohol is a wonderful thing. It can be used for celebrations, both good and bad! It can be used to toast to someone’s good fortune or hope for a better future. It can be used in an expression of undying love or simply to enjoy a relaxing moment at the end of a difficult work week. But alcohol can be an evil thing, also. Alcohol can cause brain damage, heart problems, and strokes. Alcohol can lead to liver damage. Alcohol can lead to drunken driving accidents and even death. Why alcohol is such a problem for some people and not for others still remains a mystery. But the fact is that alcohol is such a problem for some people that it can have life-threatening consequences. Some people become so horribly addicted to alcohol that they lose jobs, families, friends—everything. And still, they continue to drink. These people are called alcoholics, and this book was written for them. The alcoholic has a disease called alcoholism, and like anyone else with a disease, they need help. The problem is that the alcoholic is usually the last one to know that they have a problem, much less getting them to admit it. But the alcoholic must be the one to admit to the depth of their problem and to ask for help before that help will be effective. No one can make the alcoholic quit drinking; they must travel that path by themselves. This book is the consummate guide for anyone who is finally ready to admit to the problems that alcoholism brings and is ready to accept the help needed to begin recovery. Anyone who is ready to admit to the existence of a problem with alcohol needs this book. This is a guide to everything the alcoholic needs to know. From learning exactly what alcoholism is and how it begins to learning the benefits of quitting, no topic is off limits. We will discuss how one person’s alcohol addiction affects the remainder of the family and how family dynamics shift to accommodate the alcoholic. We will talk about the enabler and what they mean to the alcoholic. We will discuss the best ways to quit drinking and the pros and cons of each method. We will talk about recovery plans and the importance of having people available that will assist in the path to recovery. And there will be tips on ways to enjoy life now that alcohol is no longer a problem! The shame is not so much in becoming an alcoholic because people are human. The shame lies in remaining an alcoholic when help is available. This book is for you!

Author : Tony D. Crespi
Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : UOM:39015040516406

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Becoming an Adult Child of an Alcoholic by Tony D. Crespi Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Assembly of Behavioral and Social Sciences,Committee on Substance Abuse and Habitual Behavior,Panel on Alternative Policies Affecting the Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1981-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309031493

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Alcohol and Public Policy by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Assembly of Behavioral and Social Sciences,Committee on Substance Abuse and Habitual Behavior,Panel on Alternative Policies Affecting the Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Pdf

Author : Ruby Warrington
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780062869050

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Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington Pdf

Would life be better without alcohol? It’s the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a “problem” with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel… terrible. How different would our lives be if we stopped drinking on autopilot? If we stopped drinking altogether? Really different, it turns out. Really better. Frank, funny, and always judgment free, Sober Curious is a bold guide to choosing to live hangover-free, from Ruby Warrington, one of the leading voices of the new sobriety movement. Drawing on research, expert interviews, and personal narrative, Sober Curious is a radical take down of the myths that keep so many of us drinking. Inspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives.

Author : Matthew Tinsley,Sarah Hendrickx
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1846428149

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Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol by Matthew Tinsley,Sarah Hendrickx Pdf

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol exposes the unexplored problem of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with everyday life. Alcohol can relieve the anxiety of social situations and make those with ASDs feel as though they can fit in. Ultimately, however, reliance on alcohol can lead the user down a path of self-destruction and exacerbate existing problems. Utilising their professional and personal experience, the authors provide an overview of ASDs and of alcohol abuse, and explore current knowledge about where the two overlap. Tinsley explores his own personal history as someone with an ASD who has experienced and beaten alcohol addiction. He discusses how the impact of his diagnosis and his understanding of the condition played a huge part in his recovery, and how by viewing his life through the prism of autism, his confusion has been replaced by a greater understanding of himself and the world around him. This inspiring book on an under-researched area will be of interest to professionals working with people with ASDs, as well as individuals with ASDs who may be dealing with alcohol or substance misuse, and their families.

Author : J.P. Willson
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781525510830

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How To Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic by J.P. Willson Pdf

Sobriety isn’t a destination, it’s an ongoing journey, one with which J.P. Willson is all too familiar. In How to Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic, Willson is eager to offer whatever insights he can for those embarking on the same road. This memoir examines how his addiction contributed to and informed some of the choices and behaviours that ultimately led him to Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. Make no mistake, however; though it contains its fair share of hard truths and regrets, this is not a sob story and does not wallow in what might have been. Instead this is a story of success and redemption through hard work. His first book, Through the Mind’s Eye: A Journey of Self-Discovery, was about getting sober. This book is about something much harder: staying there. Written while working as a chef at the Salvation Army Harbour Light Addiction and Recovery Rehabilitation Centre, it is a testament both to what is possible with the right mindset—and what is all too probable without it.

Author : J.P. Willson
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781525510823

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How To Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic by J.P. Willson Pdf

Sobriety isn’t a destination, it’s an ongoing journey, one with which J.P. Willson is all too familiar. In How to Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic, Willson is eager to offer whatever insights he can for those embarking on the same road. This memoir examines how his addiction contributed to and informed some of the choices and behaviours that ultimately led him to Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. Make no mistake, however; though it contains its fair share of hard truths and regrets, this is not a sob story and does not wallow in what might have been. Instead this is a story of success and redemption through hard work. His first book, Through the Mind’s Eye: A Journey of Self-Discovery, was about getting sober. This book is about something much harder: staying there. Written while working as a chef at the Salvation Army Harbour Light Addiction and Recovery Rehabilitation Centre, it is a testament both to what is possible with the right mindset—and what is all too probable without it.

Author : Alvin Silverstein,Virginia B. Silverstein
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0397316488

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Alcoholism by Alvin Silverstein,Virginia B. Silverstein Pdf

SUMMARY: Discusses the major aspects of alcohol use and abuse, including alcohol's chemical composition, its effect on the body, causes and treatment of alcoholism, teenage drinking, and living with an alcoholic parent.

Author : Caroline Knapp
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999-08-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780440334088

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Drinking by Caroline Knapp Pdf

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," a way to protect themselves against the difficult realities of life. In this extraordinarily candid and revealing memoir, Knapp offers important insights not only about alcoholism, but about life itself and how we learn to cope with it. It was love at first sight. The beads of moisture on a chilled bottle. The way the glasses clinked and the conversation flowed. Then it became obsession. The way she hid her bottles behind her lover's refrigerator. The way she slipped from the dinner table to the bathroom, from work to the bar. And then, like so many love stories, it fell apart. Drinking is Caroline Kapp's harrowing chronicle of her twenty-year love affair with alcohol. Caroline had her first drink at fourteen. She drank through her yeras at an Ivy League college, and through an award-winning career as an editor and columnist. Publicly she was a dutiful daughter, a sophisticated professional. Privately she was drinking herself into oblivion. This startlingly honest memoir lays bare the secrecy, family myths, and destructive relationships that go hand in hand with drinking. And it is, above all, a love story for our times—full of passion and heartbreak, betrayal and desire—a triumph over the pain and deception that mark an alcoholic life. Praise for Drinking “Quietly moving . . . Caroline Knapp dazzles us with her heady description of alcohol's allure and its devastating hold.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review “Filled with hard-won wisdom . . . [a] perceptive and revealing book.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Eloquent . . . a remarkable exercise in self-discovery.”—The New York Times “Drinking not only describes triumph; it is one.”—Newsweek