I haven't introduced myself properly but I will sometime soon. I've been lurking for awhile now - decided to dive in and start posting. I've been wrestling for months on and off with trying to quit, moderate etc. Still resisting quitting entirely a bit although in my heart I know it would be for the best. So I'm trying to work up my motivation, insight and courage.
Being as I'm a big reader, this has partly entailed starting to read all I can about alcoholism and addition. I'd love to hear recommendations of books people have found helpful.
To start, here're a few I've liked:
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp - A very powerful, moving memoir of a writer's recover from alcoholism.
Under the Influence - A follow up to the classic 'Beyond the Influence' - packed with useful scientific and practical info - looking at alcoholism very much from the disease model.
Best the Booze - Very positive and upbeat, easy-to-read and inspiring, helpful for anyone who wants to quit for whatever reason, not just alcoholics.
Apologies if a thread on this already exists. If it does feel free to point me to it!
Go well all.
Lilly
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