There's also a lot that doesn't relate to drinking, which is fine and makes sense somewhat, but I don't think that's clear in the description.

While I'm not a real addict, I have been drinking a glass with dinner since forever, so this was a good book for me.

Although I’m not seeking sobriety, it was so interesting to hear about some of the science behind alcohol consumption and the impacts it has on so many things, especially sleep! Because exactly, it’s like if you are a therapist, who has studied this, you learn based on school based on the methodology that exists that abstinence is the only way. A beautiful follow-up to her previous book, Not Drinking Tonight: The Workbook is a compassionate and thoughtful guide for supporting clients as they navigate the often-daunting work of addiction recovery. I’ve woken up with many hangovers, but I did not have a rock bottom moment before picking up Not Drinking Tonight.

I don’t want to go bungee jumping,’” says Hilary Sheinbaum, New York City-based author of The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month .Pretty interesting and insightful look at the social, emotional, and mental underpinnings of drinking (mainly in western cultures). I’m going to listen to it again because so much of the information was new to me and I want to get more benefit from this book. Amanda’s approach is realistic and relatable, she breaks down concepts in ways that are easy to understand and put into action. I have no idea how it was relevant but there was far too much referencing how people should be aware of their privilege. In this honest discussion of mental health, the founder of Therapy for Women explores our reasons for drinking alcohol—and the benefits of taking a break.