How to Quit Drinking Without AA, Revised 2nd Edition: A Complete Self-Help Guide (Rev)

Some 20 million Americans and 2 million Canadians have serious drinking problems. Only about 5% turn to Alcoholics Anonymous, the best-known assistance program, and seven out of eight of them leave the rigorous, religion-based, lifelong program within three years. Jerry Dorsman offers a promising alternative. A recovering alcoholic and a substance-abuse counselor, he has developed a proven system based on individual responsibility and backed up with concrete plans and helpful exercises. Included are relaxation and stress-management techniques and methods to avoid common pitfalls.