Almost Alcoholic: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drinking a Problem?

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Almost Alcoholic: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drinking a Problem?

The Almost Effect was developed at Harvard Medical School in collaboration with many experts from Harvard Medical School, Hazelden and other institutions.  This includes chapter one as preview.

Every day, millions of people drink a beer or two while watching a game, shake a cocktail at a party with friends, or enjoy a glass of wine with a good meal. For more than 30 percent of these drinkers, alcohol has begun to have a negative impact on their everyday lives. Yet, only a small number are true alcoholics--people who have completely lost control over their drinking and who need alcohol to function. The great majority are what Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski call "Almost Alcoholics," a growing number of people whose excessive drinking contributes to a variety of problems in their lives.

In Almost Alcoholic, Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski give the facts and guidance needed to address this often unrecognized and devastating condition. They provide the tools to

  • identify and assess your patterns of alcohol use;
  • evaluate its impact on your relationships, work, and personal well-being;
  • develop strategies and goals for changing the amount and frequency of alcohol use;
  • measure the results of applying these strategies; and
  • make informed decisions about your next steps.

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