Cool, Hip & Sober: 88 Ways to Beat Booze and Drugs

by Bill Manville

In a refreshingly clear-headed and informed approach to addiction, Bill Manville, noted writer and radio host of the popular talk show "Addictions and Answers," has compiled a list of 88 questions and answers from, "a ton of plain and fancy drunks and dopers" and their family and friends. Cool, Hip, and Sober offers valuable advice and information from his noted psychiatrists, psychologists, rehab counselors, MDs, academics and more.

Here, in first-person detail, are responses to the issues faced by alcoholics, addicts, and their loved ones, such

* How can I stop for good today?
* How can I tell if someone I love will relapse?
* Alcholism . . . addiction . . . and sex
* Do interventions really work? And how do I set up one?
* How do I find the best rehab for me?
* The many faces of denial
* Is alcoholism inherited?
* And much, much more . . .

A brave, transformational look at the treatment of chemical dependency, Cool, Hip & Sober is a captivating, insightful and essential handbook for overcoming denial and achieving a peaceful, long-term recovery.

Genres: Addiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Mo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the style that this was written in---also loved the absolute lack of "program speak"/robotic AA talk/assumption of your Christianity. Just gets down to business without making you feel like you've been beaten about the head and shoulders with a King James edition of the Bible.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little too self consciously "hip" perhaps, but but the plainspoken language is a strong antidote to the sometimes overwhelming clinical jargon common to the recovery industry nowadays. As with all resources from a chronic health issue, each person's mileage may vary. Definitely worth checking out to see if your getting Ford F-150 mileage or a Prius.

[Saira · Rating 4 out of 5]

well researched and clearly written in a Q&A style based on Bill's radio show. It's an entertaining and informative read for anyone curious about the life of an alcoholic.