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The Easy Way to Control Alcohol
MP3 CD Format LISTEN TO THIS BOOK AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Feeling reliant on alcohol can be a difficult thing to come to terms with and even trickier to manage. This audiobook will cut through all that stress and set you on the right track with Allen Carr's Easyway method. Allen Carr's ground-breaking methodology tackles addiction from an entirely different angle. His books have sold over 18 million copies in over 40 languages - and his that it can be easy and even enjoyable to quit. In The Easy Way to Control Alcohol , his revolutionary method is applied to drinking. With clear step-by-step instructions, it shows you the way to escape from the ‘alcohol trap' in the time it takes to listen to this audiobook. Allen Carr dispels our illusions about alcohol, removes the psychological dependence, and sets you free to enjoy life. This unabridged audiobook is direct, easy-to-follow and engaging way of digesting the method, which will help you control your drinking habit for good without willpower of sacrifice. What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway "The Allen Carr program was... nothing short of a miracle." - Anjelica Huston "It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from addiction." - Sir Anthony Hopkins "His skill is in removing the psychological dependence." - The Sunday Times
1 pages, Audio CD
Published September 30, 2013
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Allen Carr
408 books282 followersAllen Carr was a British author and the founder of the global Allen Carr’s Easyway method, renowned for helping millions overcome smoking and other addictions. Born in Putney, London in 1934, Carr began smoking at 18 during National Service and struggled with the habit for over three decades. A qualified accountant, he finally quit in 1983 following a revelatory visit to a hypnotherapist. The experience didn’t directly cause him to quit, but it led to two key insights: that smoking was simply a form of nicotine addiction, and that withdrawal symptoms were minor and psychological in nature. These revelations inspired Carr to develop a revolutionary approach to quitting, one that did not rely on willpower, scare tactics, or substitution therapies.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
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August 7, 2023
I started drinking whiskey heavily around the clock a few years ago after a traumatic event. I ended up in the ER when I tried stopping bc my BP SKYROCKETED to crisis level when I went 6 hours without a drink. detox worked but I slipped up several months ago and started back. I tried stopping but it was too late bc even when I tried weaning off it gave me terrible physical withdrawal symptoms. I was ready to go back to detox.
luckily I searched ways to stop drinking and came across this. I was only half way through when I was able to stop and HAD NO PHYSICAL WITHDRAWAL. that was the last thing standing between me and not drinking. he says in the book that people think he's "hypnotizing" people. and he says he is not and if anything he is "UN hypnotizing". I'm good with whichever!!!! this book saved me a trip to rehab and hopefully I will never slip up and pick back up again.
luckily I searched ways to stop drinking and came across this. I was only half way through when I was able to stop and HAD NO PHYSICAL WITHDRAWAL. that was the last thing standing between me and not drinking. he says in the book that people think he's "hypnotizing" people. and he says he is not and if anything he is "UN hypnotizing". I'm good with whichever!!!! this book saved me a trip to rehab and hopefully I will never slip up and pick back up again.
December 3, 2023
I thought this book was incredible. As someone who drank a couple days a week and thought of it as some fun, social time I quickly began to notice that alcohol was ruining my life. This book took made it easy to quit and still enjoy life.
July 22, 2024
While sometimes I found his style annoying I found the content interesting and informative. Recommended.
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