Alcohol and Alcoholism Advance Access originally published online on March 9, 2009
Alcohol and Alcoholism 2009 44(6):635; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agp010
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Book Review
The Cure for Alcoholism. Drink Your Way Sober without Willpower, Abstinence or Discomfort
; The Cure for Alcoholism. Drink Your Way Sober without Willpower, Abstinence or Discomfort. By Roy Eskapa, BenBella Books, Inc., 6440 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206, USA. 2008, trade paperback, recommended price: $14.95 US, Distributed by Independent Publishers Group. ISBN: 978-1-933771-55-7
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I reviewed this book while waiting for patients who failed to attend my clinic at the Alcohol Problems Service over the festive period. The Cure for Alcoholism will attract anyone who wants to gain control over his or her drinking. It makes bold claims not only as an alternative method to tackle drinking problems but also as a cure for alcoholism. The book aims to equip individuals
Specialist Registrar in Old Age Psychiatry, South East Scotland Training Scheme, anna.beaglehole@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk