Drink Your Way Sober

Discover a revolutionary and evidence-based method to treat alcohol use disorderthat doesn't require abstinence.After 20 years of fighting and failing to get sober using abstinence-based methods, journalist Katie Herzog found a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to take control over alcohol. Part memoir, part guidebook, Drink Your Way Sober shares Herzog's recovery journey as well her keen observations of drinking and life. She dives into the science and history of addiction treatment to discover why we treat alcohol use disorder the way we doand why abstinence-based programs like Alcohol Anonymous don't always work. Through candid first-person reporting, Herzog outlines a simple guide for others to: Use an evidence-based protocol to take control of their drinking and break free from cravings Explore alternatives to AA and other abstinence-based programs Gain support from family and friends Reap the benefits of a low-alcohol or sober lifestyle, including improved health, relationships, and mental well-being Blending humor, heartbreak, and refreshing honesty, Drink Your Way Sober offers a relatable and exhaustively researched account of a transformative approach to recovery with tips on how you can drink yourself sober too.