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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Drinking: Enjoy Your Life Free from Alcohol
Free yourself from your psychological dependence on alcohol with the world-renowned, internationally bestselling Easyway method.
Problem drinking begins with emotions. The desire to have "just the one" to relax after work. The turning to a bottle of wine when things are going wrong and you're feeling stressed. The big special days, such as birthdays and Christmas, which we believe wouldn't be the same without a drink. Meanwhile, this wrongful belief is wreaking havoc with our health, relationships, finances, and lives. This destructive cycle can end. With Allen Carr's Easyway method, you have the power to stop drinking without willpower and without missing out.
The world-renowned, clinically-proven Easyway method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioral issues and addictions. It works by unraveling the cognitive brainwashing that leads you to desire the very thing that is harming you. By explaining why you feel the need to drink, and with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free from this addiction, celebrated addiction expert Allen Carr shows you how to escape from the emotional drinking trap and enjoy a healthier, happier life.
• A unique method that does not require willpower
• Removes the psychological need to drink alcohol
• Relieves 'hangxiety' and other stresses caused by alcohol
• Shows you how to be a happy non-drinker
Read The Easy Way to Quit Emotional Drinking and take control of your life.
'Mr Carr was an incredible source of inspiration and influence on the subject of drug addiction. I, and many other influential authors, learned from Allen's revolutionary ideas, discoveries and understanding of addiction.' - Annie Grace, bestselling sobriety author.
Problem drinking begins with emotions. The desire to have "just the one" to relax after work. The turning to a bottle of wine when things are going wrong and you're feeling stressed. The big special days, such as birthdays and Christmas, which we believe wouldn't be the same without a drink. Meanwhile, this wrongful belief is wreaking havoc with our health, relationships, finances, and lives. This destructive cycle can end. With Allen Carr's Easyway method, you have the power to stop drinking without willpower and without missing out.
The world-renowned, clinically-proven Easyway method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioral issues and addictions. It works by unraveling the cognitive brainwashing that leads you to desire the very thing that is harming you. By explaining why you feel the need to drink, and with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free from this addiction, celebrated addiction expert Allen Carr shows you how to escape from the emotional drinking trap and enjoy a healthier, happier life.
• A unique method that does not require willpower
• Removes the psychological need to drink alcohol
• Relieves 'hangxiety' and other stresses caused by alcohol
• Shows you how to be a happy non-drinker
Read The Easy Way to Quit Emotional Drinking and take control of your life.
'Mr Carr was an incredible source of inspiration and influence on the subject of drug addiction. I, and many other influential authors, learned from Allen's revolutionary ideas, discoveries and understanding of addiction.' - Annie Grace, bestselling sobriety author.
240 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2023
About the author
Allen Carr
399 books302 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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January 3, 2024
This often read like a cult/religion conversion book, which I found off-putting. A la "you've been brainwashed your whole life so here we are to 'unbrainwash' you." Concepts were repeated a lot, making the book annoyingly long. I felt it could have been about a quarter of the length, but maybe reading the concepts multiple times was essential for the "conversion" process. For the writing, 3 stars.
I'm giving an overall 4 stars because it resonated deeply, and for me and the hubby, was a potentially life changing read. I recommend for anyone with any qualms about their relationship with alcohol. It's an easy and worthwhile read.
I'm giving an overall 4 stars because it resonated deeply, and for me and the hubby, was a potentially life changing read. I recommend for anyone with any qualms about their relationship with alcohol. It's an easy and worthwhile read.
February 17, 2024
Easy way to quit emotional drinking
The instructions:
- Follow all the instructions in order
- Keep an open mind
- Start with a feeling of elation
- Never doubt your decision to quit
- Ignore all advice and influences that conflict with Easyway
- Don’t wait for the right time to quit. Do it now!
- Once you’ve stopped, never drink again.
Too much unnecessary repeated wordings. Some really good points but lack of real examples to support them. I guess the book can shrink two thirds of its context off and it won’t hurt what it is trying to say.
February 14, 2025
Definitely made some mental caveats cuz it uses a lot of culty language. However! It reframed a lot for me in terms of social drinking, which I found to be helpful. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re self-help-cult-prone though!!
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