Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index.
Contents
Do you have a drinking problem? -- Why does drinking cause you difficulty? -- Getting ready and staying motivated -- Can you really help yourself? -- You may need medical help -- What to do : abstinence or moderation? -- Moderation : general techniques -- Your personal moderate drinking contract -- Bumps and detours with moderate drinking -- Managing your thoughts to quit drinking -- What you must do to quit drinking -- Managing urges to use -- Slips and falls on the path to sobriety -- The need for outside treatment -- Self-help groups -- Professional treatment -- Medications.