Under the Influence

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This classic guide to alcoholism returns with new research that reaffirms its groundbreaking ideas, featuring a new foreword and updated resources while maintaining its accessible style. Millions of Americans struggle with alcoholism, yet many mistakenly view it as a psychological or moral issue that can be resolved by addressing supposed underlying problems. Drawing on scientific findings, the book explores the physical differences between alcoholics and non-alcoholics, offering a bold, stigma-free perspective on understanding and treating alcoholism. Readers will learn to identify signs of alcoholism, understand its progressive stages, and discover how to assist an alcoholic in finding appropriate treatment. It emphasizes the importance of diet and nutritional therapy in recovery and warns about the dangers of commonly prescribed medications for alcoholics. This essential resource is invaluable for anyone seeking to comprehend alcoholism's nature, whether to support a loved one or for personal insight. Its innovative approach has led to its recognition as "the best book ever written on alcoholism," ensuring its status as a timeless resource in the field.