Nine out of ten people who quit drinking relapse at least once. "Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud" shows why it's not just once... without pithy slogans or trademarked solutions. From the author of "What the Early Worm Gets," a startling book defining Alcoholism, here's a book explaining how and why relapse happens, how to hold it at bay and why every American should care. Sobriety is a state of illness and its symptoms, left untreated, lead directly to lapse. Addressing the Symptoms of Sobriety is essential.

Why would any sober Alcoholic return to the misery?

What are the Symptoms of Sobriety and how do Alcoholics and non-Alcoholics guard against them?

What four overlooked stressors trip up recovery?
 

Can you hit bottom sober?

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Popular alcohologists on the air and on bookshelves have stellar credentials but few have had to eat their own cooking. The international author combines solid research with his own 80-proof-two-liters-a-day drama. The FIVE-STAR narrative dashes along peaks of anger, joy, desperation, relief and hope interspersed with solid data on the disease and guidance for avoiding relapse traps.

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It's not enough to just stop drinking.