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

After having alcohol destroy my life for the past 17 years, I finally wised up and said the hell with this. I'm an atheist so I figured that AA wouldn't be the right choice for me, so I purchased this book and set my mind on defeating the grip alcohol had on me.....I WON! It has been 6 months now without a drop of alcohol, I feel great! If I can do it, anyone can. I highly recommend this book....good luck to anyone trying to quit, You CAN do it.

I bought this book in a previous edition, and I intend to get the '98 edition just to see what Jerry has added. I feel that mentioning AA in the title is important in that I had been looking for an alternative to AA (which I used successfully and UNHAPPILY for 3 tears). A title is of course what you first take note of in a bookstore. It is not an AA bashing book, it is far too ethical for that. If you're looking for common sense methods of quitting and staying that way, facts rather than folklore, and a presentattion that does not insult the reader, this is the book for you.

First, I'd like to ask you, the reviewer, to ignore the negative comments of any other reviewers in this passage. The reason I ask you to is that they have lost sight of the overall perspective and value of this wonderful manual. One reviewer, with their religious overtones, would probably have one replace one addiction with another. I don't believe that individual truly understands spirituality. I won't elaborate any further. Ignorance makes itself known.Jerry Dorsman's book simply is a comprehensive guide to alcohol addiction treatment that does not focus on one methodology, but all of them. No one therapy can boast a cure-all for every single person afflicted. One would be naive to think so or is brainwashed. I'm not saying that one should not be proud of their accomplishment, believe strongly in how they recovered, and promote it. But, when your promotion is putting down other recovery methods that have worked for others, then that is foolish. The greater good is served when we embrace all methodologies; and just as each one of us is unique, we need to accept that certain methods for treatment will suit some people better than others. Why wouldn't we want to promote this? How does this harm anyone? Actually, it harms far more people if we chose to compartmentalize our problems like so many bills at the end of the month. I feel I can comment on this at length because I have used Jerry Dorsman's book extensively in treating not only alcohol addiction but other substance abuse problems. I have worked doubly with the chronically mentally ill and addicts of alcohol and drugs. Mostly, I have worked with the dually-diagnosed, those that are afflicted with both mental illness and addictions problems. I have seen tremendous results from my use and reference of this book. I encourage others to buy it to become more effective! Trust me, because I am a real person in the real world treating real people with real problems. If you want solutions and are wondering where to start or look, look no further than this book. It is the best stepping stone you can use to recover from alcoholism. But, if you think Jerry Dorsman would have you believe this book is all you need, you're wrong. This book will open your eyes and give you hope for a life fulfilled and full of happiness finally. The next step is your decision to take power over your own life. Good luck:)

Interesting to see the extremely positive and extremely negative ratings on this... Apparently there's not much of a middle ground here!I enjoyed this book, and found it very helpful. I've been sober for 3.5 years now, and for me, it was very important to try to approach recovery holistically. And this book helped me to do that, by presenting new ideas and insights, with lots of clearly written information, and suggestions to try.This book is not anti-AA in tone, nor does it suggest that individuals should not use any group support (AA or otherwise). It merely presents additional information and ideas, which the reader can evaluate and try out. For those who believe that each person must find his or her own road to recovery, this book is a good starting point.

I am heavily involved in AA and am a supporter of AA. This book informs people of the physical aspects in details that you cannot get in AA. The book is full of information on health and natural recovery ideas. This book is educational on alcoholism and realistic and also in the '90s'......The author approaches alcoholism by showing you different ways to change your behavior. He gives you the information and you choose what works for you (as in AA).The book basically shows a different approach which is refreshing and informative.