In Conquering Alcohol, D.A. Brannick, a recovering alcoholic for over 3 years, tackles the problems and situations of everyday life that need to be navigated by those who suffer from this horrible, chronic disease. He touches on many aspects of your life that you need to be pay particular attention to as you deal with your quest for sobriety. These are:

• Defining Alcoholism
• Powerful and Imperative Mindsets for Successful Recovery
• Programs to Aid in Recovery
• Essential Coping Skills
• Self-awareness and Acceptance Practices
• People, Places and Things That Can Hinder or Help Your Progress
• Daily Practices and Routines
• Science and Medicine Available for Recovering Addicts
• And Much More

Conquering Alcohol emphasizes recovery as a long-term commitment or process because recovery is just that: a process. It will not happen overnight. There is no quick fix. That is the exact mindset that people have who relapsed into their old habits and way of thinking. This process takes time. It takes practice. And it takes unwavering patience and dedication. Without all these attributes in place, you will not succeed. Read the book through to the end. Try and get a feel for what you can apply to your life to help you move forward in your recovery. Then go back to the individual chapters and envision how you will incorporate that particular area of focus into your daily routine. Brannick suggests using the book as a sort of guide through the evolution of your recovery. Take on one area at a time before you move onto the next.

By the end of this book, you will understand that every journey begins with the decision to take the first step, which must be taken very seriously. For people who do not suffer from this disease, you will often hear, "They just have to stop drinking, and that's it!' However, we, as alcoholics, know that it is not that simple. Alcoholism is not a defect of character. It is not caused by being morally corrupt or lacking willpower. It is so much more than that. It is a disease that has been proven to be somewhat genetically based while also being environmentally and behaviorally influenced. D.A. Brannick's goal is to help you understand that fact so you can act accordingly and live a happy, alcohol-free life.

Lastly, there is one truth that you must always have in the back of your mind and never let escape as you read through these pages and perhaps get a little overwhelmed at times and it is the most crucial point of all; Your life depends on your recovery. Unfortunately, you and I suffer from a deadly disorder that needs to be treated every day. It can be the difference between life and death.

So if you are ready to embark on this sometimes arduous but incredibly fulfilling journey, this is the book you were searching for. The suggestions, tips and routines outlined in this book are solid and practical and will help you build a solid foundation to living a happy, sober life. It worked for the author and it can work for you too!