Responsible Drinking: A Moderation Management Approach for Problem Drinkers with Worksheet [With 30 Worksheets]

by Frederick Rotgers, Marc F. Kern, Frederick Rotgers PsyD Abpp, et al.

Book Overview

This book offers a real alternative to the 32 million Americans who are problem drinkers. Based on extensive scientific literature supporting moderation as a resolution for drinking problems, Responsible Drinking is the only book with research-based techniques that will help non-alcoholic readers overcome their drinking problems. This revolutionary workbook by the leading voices of the Moderation Management treatment approach starts by providing readers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572242949
• ISBN13: 9781572242944
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

May work for some people

I have been known to binge drink mainly for social lubrication. This author defines responsible drinking as four drinks max per occasion or per day/14 per week for men and three drinks max per occasion or per day/9 per week for women. The author also suggests a trial 30 days of abstinance to kind of clear your system of alcohol and also to test how strong your addiction is. I think this system can work but after what happened to Audrey Kishline(founder of the Moderation Management system...she killed two people in 2000 in a drunk driving collision)...I have some doubts. But I have heard of people becoming moderate drinkers and sticking with it the rest of their lives. The book also has a self-test at the front to see where you lie on the alcohol addiction spectrum. I was a 10 which is borderline low addiction/medium addiction.

Valuable information & great advise and tools

Very good guideline for those who want to moderate and act responsibly but not quit completely or go to AA land. (sorry don't mean to offend). Excellent information and tools, also there are really good MM (moderation management) websites that offer support and encouragement.

Highly Recommended

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.

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.

A Life Saver!!

This book is based entirely on sound scientific research by the Sobells and many others, and has assuredly saved and improved many lives, including my own. Nothing here about "Revealed truths" from some vague "Higher Power," just firmly established scientific facts and the techniques needed to reduce or eliminate one's consumption of alcohol. There is no need to substitute an addiction to a religious cult like AA for an addiction to alcohol. This book shows that people can get up and get on with their lives.