7 Weeks to Safe Social Drinking: How to Effectively Moderate Your Alcohol Intake

by Donna J. Cornett

Drink less, crave less and prevent alcoholism in the comfort and privacy of your home with the Drink/Link Moderate Drinking Program! Established in 1988, Drink/Link has helped thousands of drinkers worldwide to cut back on their alcohol intake. Over 80% of the drinkers who have completed the program have significantly reduced their alcohol consumption and no meetings, drugs, belief in a higher power or professional help are required for you to succeed! First, you learn five safe-drinking guidelines, then, each week you learn clinically-proven behavioral, cognitive, motivational and lifestyle strategies and techniques to help you stay within those guidelines. The result? You enjoy controlled drinking and no problems. It's an easy, commonsense moderate drinking program that works! Learn what triggers your alcohol craving and how to manage it, how to slow down and pace your drinking, how to pre-plan for drinking occasions, how to master the art of social drinking and how to make alcohol less important in your life so you drink less naturally. Drink/Link is registered with both the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Richard Schwindt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harm reduction, especially regarding alcohol is a misunderstood concept. This book in particular is backed by a determination to address the "sticky middle", the drinkers out there who have a little too much and are not going to be helped by twelve step programs or even attend them in the first place. Bell's approach is straightforward and I believe evidence based. This is well worth a look for anyone who is among the thousands of people who want to enjoy drinking their entire lives. My only worry is its failure to address the intense pleasure and relief drinkers get from drinking. That's not a big flaw but the pleasure and relief are driving motivations that begs to be considered.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book if you are looking to moderate your drinking, without joining a cult. Her sources include The American Psychiatric Association, studies from Britian,Canada and Australia as well as the U.S. I understand that this type of method won't work for everyone. If there wasn't such an industry built around intervention and rehab and the stigma that goes along with all that, more people might have a chance to find a solution that works for them as individuals, instead of having to "hit bottom", as they say.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting concept all about moderation...a bit too much of the self-help crap, but overall, a good thought process to think about. When you stop to think and are conscious of how much you are drinking, it can be shocking or turned into a challenge.

[Patty Perrier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Easy way to curb your drinking. For me drinking wine is one of the great pleasures of life. To have a defined goal or a predetermined drinking plan was very helpful and eliminated those horribly unproductive mornings.