REVIEW: The Primed Drinker - When Alcoholism Is Not The Problem & Recovery Is Not The Solution . Judge’s Commentary: . Determination of what constitutes being an alcoholic and needing recovery is an issue discussed by the author in a very provocative and thoughtful manner. Indicating that there are differences to be considered, she voices exception to society’s tendency to lump all excessive drinkers into the same group suffering from addiction and needing recovery. One point covered are two categories of drinkers: “normies” who are social drinkers who may not see they have a problem, and “alkies” who can’t control their drinking. . Fascinating case stories heighten the scope of her analysis. . Chapters encompass incisive commentary on social drinking and alcoholism, and how “priming works” by citing the difference between misusing alcohol and alcoholism, our recovery-ready culture, and the neuroscience of addiction. A key chapter discusses why struggling with alcohol doesn’t make you an alcoholic and why AA isn’t for every one. Questions asked and answered include if alcoholism is a disease, how it’s diagnosed, and what specifically is sobriety and recovery. . There are valuable tips on how to cope with drinking at any level and practical exercises to undertake. . The first-person writing is candid and helpful in understanding one’s drives and utilizing coping methods. . Good chapter breaks aid in fluid reading. . The title creates immediate interest, which is further enhanced by the subhead. The cover image is excellent. . #soberrevolution #author #soberauthor #lifecoach #theprimeddrinker #bookreview https://www.instagram.com/p/B5rTgmlpKal/?igshid=1bls7ipvl79np
