Alcoholism

Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism....

Become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life....

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Narrated by the author, John Robins. This audiobook includes two pieces of bonus material including a podcast episode of John Robins on The Allender Calendar, as well as an exclusive conversation with Elis James and Dave Masterman. John Robins is a critically...

A recovery and growth handbook for anyone who feels empty - but doesn't know why. Ten questions to ask yourself, right now: Do you have a sense that something is wrong, but you don't know what it is? Do you have a feeling that you are hollow inside, that you are empty or have a void within? Do...

THE FUNNY, INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO STOP DRINKING AND START LIVING - BY THE AUTHOR OF THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT 'The best 'quit-lit' on the market' - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent book. It will help a lot of people' - Lorraine Kelly With a highly successful career...

In Alcohol Explained 2 William Porter develops his insight into the alcohol phenomenon....

Known as the "Big Book", the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939....

Listen to this audiobook and become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life....

Includes a brand-new foreword written and read by the author! In this “explosive” (Us Weekly) and “brutally honest” (E! Online) memoir, Jodie Sweetin, once Danny Tanner’s bubbly daughter on America’s favorite family sitcom, takes readers behind the scenes of Full House and into her...

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"....

The goal isn't to be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much you don't need to drink. For decades we have been sold the idea that alcohol is our 'reward' at the end of a busy day. We use it to celebrate and commiserate, for self-care and socialising, and to relieve the stress of the daily grind.

In the tradition of Blackout and Permanent Midnight, a darkly funny and revealing debut memoir of one woman's twenty-year battle with sex, drugs, and alcohol addiction, and what happens when she finally emerges on the other side. Growing up in Beverly Hills, Amy Dresner had it all: a top-notch...

At the age of 24, Jordan Barnes woke up next to a lifeless body, rifled through his dead friends’ pockets for any remaining heroin, and went right back to using. One Hit Away is his arduous and unlikely true story of recovery, rehabilitation and redemption....

Meg never hit “rock bottom." Most people think that in order to acknowledge and address a drinking problem, you must first hit rock bottom, but this heartfelt story reveals the truth that gray area drinking comes in many shades....

"Giving up" alcohol might sound daunting...but what are you actually giving up when you're hungover on the sofa all day? Cutting out the booze can transform your life in unexpected ways....

Get Your Loved One Sober describes a multi-faceted program that uses supportive, non-confrontational methods to engage substance abusers into treatment....

Break free from alcohol without willpower, struggle, or stress. Hypnosis to Stop Drinking Alcohol: The Sleep-Shift Method Without Willpower by James O'Neill is a powerful subconscious-based audiobook designed to help you quit drinking naturally — while you sleep.

Brenda Wilhelmson's Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife offers insight, wisdom, and relevance for listeners in recovery, as well as their loved ones, no matter how long they've been sober....

This new edition of Perfect Daughters, a pivotal book in the ACoA movement, identifies what differentiates the adult daughters of alcoholics from other women....

Stop Numbing Yourself with Alcohol and Start Expanding Your Mind with Science.

Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve”, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time”....

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...

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...

Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner. She is also an alcoholic. In Glorious Rock Bottom Bryony opens up about a toxic 20-year relationship with alcohol and drugs and explains exactly why hitting rock bottom -...

Do you think alcohol is holding you back? Do you think you'd be happier and more productive in life without the booze? Have you ever questioned if you perhaps drink too much....

Addiction touches more lives than it is often acknowledged, whether experienced directly or through someone close. The Stolen Mind is written for anyone seeking to understand this condition beyond simplified explanations. It presents addiction as a complex system shaped by neurobiology, behavior, emotion, and environment, explaining why awareness alone does not always lead to change. The book offers a clear framework for recognizing patterns, understanding control, and responding with greater precision.

“Sharp, funny, and relatable, this memoir is about navigating the ups and downs of life and football fandom with skill . . . An ideal book for sports fans.” —Foreword Reviews A comedic play-by-play of historic gridiron failure marked by stunning almost wins and saw-it-coming losses that...

What happens when the child you raised begins to slip away right in front of you—and you can’t stop it? This is not a clinical guide. This is not theory. This is a real story. A mother’s fifteen-year fight to hold her family together while addiction tore it apart—one son at a time. From the first small signs to the sleepless nights…From the lies, the fear, and the chaos…To the moments no one talks about—the anger, the guilt, the breaking point…This book takes you inside the reality of loving someone through addiction. You will learn what the warning signs really look like.

Why is it so hard to stop doing something you know is hurting you? Why do cravings seem to appear out of nowhere? Why do good intentions sometimes disappear in the middle of an ordinary day? And perhaps most importantly, is recovery truly possible? Let Me Explain... answers these questions by translating the science of addiction into clear, everyday language that anyone can understand. Instead of focusing on blame, shame, or willpower, the book explores how the brain learns, adapts, and changes over time, and how those same learning processes make lasting recovery possible.

Addiction develops quietly, gradually reshaping behavior, emotional responses, identity, relationships, and the way you experience yourself over time. What initially appears manageable slowly becomes integrated into daily life until avoidance, dependency, and internal conflict begin to define far more than the behavior itself.

After more than twenty-five years of smoking, I honestly believed I would die a smoker. Like many people trying to quit smoking, I tried nicotine gum, patches, hypnosis, e-cigarettes, cold turkey and sheer willpower. Every attempt ended the same way—I went back to cigarettes. Alcohol wasn't far behind.

You have read the memoirs. You have highlighted the neuroscience. You have been inspired, validated, even convinced that you are not broken. And then Tuesday came, the craving arrived like a scheduled appointment, and nothing you read gave you something to do with the next sixty seconds. This book closes that gap.

You’ve tried to stop drinking before. The Last Day One is not another book about counting days, avoiding triggers or white-knuckling your way through cravings. It’s a structured relapse-prevention plan built specifically for people who have already tried—and who understand that this time, a different approach is needed. Grounded in neuroscience and habit formation research, this book walks you step by step through the process of removing alcohol’s psychological grip—so the desire to drink doesn’t just get managed. It fades.

She lost herself in motherhood. She numbed herself with wine. She measured her worth by the scale. Until one day, she didn’t. In Mom, Rediscovered, a woman cracks open the myth of having it all together and tells the truth about midlife unraveling—and rebuilding. With humor, humility, and heart, she invites listeners into her deeply personal journey of letting go—of the wine that once felt like relief, of the diet culture that whispered she wasn’t enough, and of the pressure to be a perfect mom with a perfect life.

Are you tired of trying to quit drinking or smoking only to relapse again and again? Do you feel like your willpower just isn’t enough? You're not alone. Many people want to change but are stuck in a cycle of addiction, shame, and frustration. This honest and practical guide walks you through how to break free without relying solely on patches, pills, or sheer force of will. Instead, it explores powerful natural alternatives that support real, lasting change.