An Uncommon Drunk: Revelations of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 059537994X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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G-Dude said Refreshingly honest - the truth will set you free. I have struggled with the question of whether I have had a drinking problem for the past several years, and if so, to what extent. After all, I don't wake up in the morning and reach for a hair of the dog that bit me. I've never missed work, never been stopped for drinking and driving (although that was sheer luck at times), and never beat up on my wife or kid. TubaMan said The real truth about alcohol. I'm middle-aged and have rationalized my drinking since I was a teenager. I believed all the wrong information about drinking that people and the culture provided me. It was nice to finally see the truth of what has been a big, pernicious part of my life.Dr. Herten pulls no punches and had the courage to label himself an alcoholic and move beyond drinking whil. Should be read by alcoholics and their families Reader Views Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (11/06)The author, Dr. Jeff Herten, writes "An Uncommon Drunk" from two main perspectives. The first is based upon his own experience as a functioning alcoholic. The second is based upon his experience and knowledge as a medical doctor. The amount of medical information that he provides about the damage that alcohol ca
. Jeff Herten, a native Californian, resides in rural San Luis Obispo with his wife, Debby. His past as a high-functioning alcoholic, his medical expertise, and his life experiences have uniquely equipped him to expose the shocking physical, psychological, and social effects of alcohol. About the AuthorDr
Jeff Herten, a native Californian, resides in rural San Luis Obispo with his wife, Debby. Dr. . His past as a high-functioning alcoholic, his medical expertise, and his life experiences have uniquely equipped him to expose the shocking physical, psychological, and social effects of alcohol
Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholic—one who drinks every day, yet continues to lead a productive, successful life. Alcohol may lead to deadly cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, and liver. It rots our bones, corrodes our stomach lining, erodes our memories, and suppresses our immune systems. Alcohol is the single greatest social ill in the United States. Frank and honest, An Uncommon Drunk is a must-read for every spouse, parent, child, employer, physician, and counselor whose life is touched by alcohol. Now he shares his first-hand knowledge of how alcohol can destroy lives—as it nearly destroyed his. It may be just the wake-up call you need.. But it also offers hope for those wishing to become sober and recommends resources to help them turn their lives