Many books have been written on the subject of alcoholism. Topics involve determining whether one is an alcoholic, learning about different treatment methods and philosophies, and learning how to deal with living with an alcoholic. Books about alcoholism can educate the reader in-depth about the mental and physical anguish of this illness and provide practical advice for recovery. Most of the books discussed can be found for sale in a bookstore or online. You may also be able to find them in a library.
"Am I? Am I Not? - an Alcoholic"
"Am I? Am I Not? - an Alcoholic" is a book created to help the alcohol drinker determine if she has a drinking problem. Self-tests in the book claim to delineate a definitive yes or no answer to this probing question for many. The author, Thomas C. Chance, then lays out guidance for those who score positively for alcoholism. This interesting book came out in 1999.
"Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book"
Considered by many to be the bible of alcoholism, the fourth edition of "Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book" was published in 2001. Many new features and personal recovery stories have been added since this book was first written in 1939. The book explains the basic foundations of recovery from alcoholism as described by participants of Alcoholics Anonymous, the largest alcohol-recovery support group in the United States.
"The Cure for Alcoholism"
Roy Eskapa, Ph.D. and David Sinclair, Ph.D. are the authors of this controversial book on alcoholism, published in 2008. Eskapa claims that alcoholism can be cured with the use of naltrexone, a drug indicated for use as part of an alcohol treatment program. This drug facilitates abstinence for some patients, and its use is described as part of "The Sinclair Method," which takes approximately three months to complete. "The Cure for Alcoholism" is considered controversial because it describes alcoholism as a curable illness and outlines a different philosophy than that shared by much of the medical field.
"Marriage on the Rocks: Learning to Live With Yourself and an Alcoholic"
"Marriage on the Rocks: Learning to Live With Yourself and an Alcoholic" from 1986 still holds many truths today. The author, Janet G. Woititz, Ed. D, explains how to survive a relationship with an alcoholic and how to make effective decisions for yourself and your family. One of the benefits of the book is that it helps the partner of an alcoholic to understand that she is not alone in her experiences.
