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Alcohol is an ingrained part of our social lives. Every celebration we have tends to involve raising a glass or socially drinking to feel like we fit in. But what happens when alcohol takes over your life to the point where you’re drinking too much, or you’re possibly even dependent/addicted to it?

The Happy, Sober Solution is not just a way to break the cycle of alcohol addiction but a complete life overhaul. The end result being a return to the old, happy version of you. A you with more energy, better health, amazing relationships and starting everyday with vitality and excitement. Yes, I know it sound far too good to be true - but don't let that stop you taking a chance.

The No Bullsh*t Guide to Dialing Down the Drink interweaves candid personal anecdotes, expert insights, and actionable reflective exercises to create a holistic and approachable guide on alcohol moderation and cessation. Unlike conventional self-help books that focus merely on the "why" and "how", this guide delves into the deeper intricacies of our relationship with alcohol, right from historical and cultural perspectives to personal emotions and triggers.

To the world, the husband and wife team of Chris and Susie McColl are always making others laugh and are living life out loud on social media. As transparent as they are, there has been a hidden dark side to their story that needs to be told. The Day I Woke Up Dead shares both perspectives of how the McColls fought a life-and-death battle against addiction and alcoholism. Take the journey with them and see how anybody can be prey to this awful disease.

We are not powerless over our addictions, nor are we helpless victims of heredity, a disease, a spiritual malady, or a slew of character defects that require the intervention of a "higher power," and a lifetime of meetings to control. Studies show that 75% of all addicts recover on their own, without pills, patches, rehabs, or self-help groups. How many people do you know who successfully quit smoking “cold turkey,” without artificial aids or programs, and nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on earth.

Révolutionnez votre compréhension de l’alcool avec le guide incontournable L’alcool expliqué ! Avez-vous déjà ressenti que votre consommation d’alcool échappait à votre contrôle, même quand vous vous promettiez de ne boire qu’un verre ? Combien de fois vous êtes-vous réveillé avec des regrets, ne vous souvenant que partiellement de la nuit précédente ? Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé pourquoi, malgré tous les effets négatifs, l’alcool garde une place si importante dans votre vie ? Ce livre répondra à vos questions et vous aidera à comprendre comment ça marche, l’alcool, et que faire si la dépendance est déjà développée.

Miles Cook never dreamed he’d be an alcoholic. Waking one day he realizing how trapped he had become. He embarked on a journey of self-acceptance and vulnerability to claw his way out before it was too late. With a powerful message and wry self-acceptance, Sobering Thoughts lays bare Miles’ toxic 30-year relationship with alcohol. This deeply moving audiobook will speak to your heart as you watch Miles’ struggle through a roller-coaster of self-taught recovery as he tries to reclaim his life.

This guide by Dr. Lawrence L James, an expert in alcoholism and trauma, offers not just knowledge but a shared understanding of the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, Dr. James delves into the heart of the emotional and psychological turmoil faced by adult children of alcoholics.

This "Quit Drinking With Ease" Subliminal Solfeggio program - 639 Hz, 528 Hz, 417 Hz - was designed to assist the listener in gaining thoughts and perceptions related to releasing desire to consume alcohol, dealing with emotions in a healthy way, creating alternative ways to relax, have fun, and celebrate, and releasing common underlying beliefs that are commonly related to addiction.

Author Justin Delarosa went on a sober journey hoping to improve his health. Ultimately, his health did improve - by a lot - but that was only the beginning. In the end, he found something he wasn’t expecting – a more joyful, satisfying life. In The Benefits of Sobriety, he uses data, experience, and humor to convincingly describe all of the many benefits of cutting out booze.

Sober Curious? Want to Quit Drinking Completely? Need Coaching and Encouragement? This is NOT just another "how I got sober" book; far from it. This book contains a full 66-Day Program aimed at coaching you in your quest for sobriety. Written by a 20+ year female sober veteran who discovered that Life IS Better Sober and has learned a few things along the way on how to get — and stay — sober, you're sure to find many moments of shared despair, frustration, AND the all-important breakthroughs! Ladies (or Gentlemen!) — IF YOU'RE TIRED OF: Hangovers Weight Gain Headaches Missing Work ...

On a sweltering June night in 1959, Betty O'Malley died from lymphatic cancer, leaving behind an alcoholic husband and eight shell-shocked children—seven sons and one daughter, ranging in age from two to fifteen years. The daughter, Carole, was thirteen at the time. In this poignant memoir, she recalls in vivid detail the chaotic course of her family life over the next four years.

If you're struggling with problem substance use, you're not alone. Addiction to drugs and alcohol is one of the most serious medical, psychological, and social issues facing our society today. And asking for help takes courage. Drawing on effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, Sober Starting Today Workbook offers a compassionate pathway for getting sober-and staying sober.

When she was told that her life expectancy may be as low as twenty-five if she did not stop drinking, Lauren felt absolutely nothing – then the sparks of despair. How was she here? Surely, sobriety was for middle-aged divorcées who’d lost everything, not young, struggling singers who didn’t have anything to lose in the first place? Besides, when alcohol is the only medicine that makes the world feel bearable, how can you possibly stop taking it? Six years later, Lauren has found her way to an intricate answer.

The War in The Heaven, by Jamaican author Gem C. Collie, examines the psychological effects of generational victimization in contemporary times. The book exposes perpetual inherited mistreatment due to the constant battle one goes through to fight for individuality against collectivism, social norms, and culture.

"Loved it! Highly entertaining." (See below) Can YOU handle the TRUTH of this SHOCKING CULT CLASSIC? WARNING: THIS GROUND-BREAKING & ORIGINAL TRUE STORY MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE... A dark, painful, vulgar, true to life story of simply being human. It's written with flair, honesty and without doubt love, and is the kind of book that could readily be misunderstood. The degree to which you reject the storyteller and his tale will tellingly reveal how you judge yourself. Paul Pisces writes with charm, wit and style about the parts of me I'd rather disown. By his owning those parts in him, I too am ...

For almost 10 years, Ashleigh Nowakowski stood on stage alongside her brother in front of countless students across the Midwest sharing their stories of the impact that substance abuse had on their lives from different perspectives: the user and the sibling. They talked about her brother’s recovery, providing hope for others that their loved ones could get sober. That was until her world came crashing down on her when her brother relapsed. It wasn’t until then that Ashleigh realized she had never really healed from the past and was still living in her brother’s shadow.

Tener este libro en las manos significa que ha oído hablar de mindfulness y tiene curiosidad e inquietud por conocer más. ¿Quieres saber cómo se practica? Xud Zubieta explica paso a paso cómo preparar el lugar donde lo harás, a estar en la postura adecuada y te guía para frenar el cuerpo y calmar la mente.

Can you go for periods of time without drinking but can't quite hit the booze on the head for good? Maree MacLean's book takes you beyond bingeing into a lasting happy sobriety. The No Bullshit Guide to Staying Sober challenges us to look at why once we've gained traction we fall off the wagon and start fucking up our own lives again.

Are you questioning your relationship with alcohol? Do you suffer from “hangxiety”…from the worry and regret you have about your drinking? Have you stopped drinking for weeks or months but always find yourself going back to alcohol? Are you starting to worry more about what drinking may be doing to your mental and physical health? If any or all of the above sound like you, then The Gray Area Drinker is a must-listen! This book is for those who don’t have a complete dependency on alcohol but certainly rely on it more than others.