This is an extremely beneficial book for those who feel their alcohol consumption needs moderating. There are no judgement calls or hard sells, just honest, practical advice and alternatives for those who wish to implement them.
June 04, 2007

Excellent support tool

This book is an excellent tool for anyone concerned about their drinking habits, yet doesnt feel the need for AA.
I believe it is beginning to help me make some lifestyle changes for the good.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has any doubts about their drinking or another family member or friend.
April 10, 2007

MM-Responsible Drinking

Anyone who has questioned or been surprised about the amount they drink will not feel alone after reading this book.
January 31, 2006

Good, not great.

AA is not for everyone, despite what you may hear. If the 12-step cookie cutter approach leaves a bad aftertaste, this book may help.

It's true that one of the founders did drive drunk and kill someone. What one of the reviewers fails to mention is that it was after she had returned to A.A. and was practicing abstinence.

A.A. does work. For about 5 percent of those try it, (according to AA's own studies), but there are alternatives for those not sold on the Big Book.
November 13, 2005

Finally answers the question: What is responsible drinking?

How many people actually know what a standard drink is? Or, how much alcohol is safe to consume? Or what acceptable drinking behavior is? Very few. In our neo-puritan, abstinence-only society, there are few guidelines for sensible, pleasurable indulgence.

Studies on abstinence-only sex education prove it a failure. Similarly, limited studies on abstinence-only treatment for drinking problems show it less effective than offering choice. Perhaps the message that one is "powerless over alcohol" undermines all efforts to exercise any form of reponsibility vis a vis drinking. It certainly provides a convenient excuse.

If you have questions about drinking, but don't want alarmist dogma; if you believe human beings are capable of making responsible choices; buy this book!
October 01, 2005

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