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Alcohol Explained

By: William Porter
Narrated by: Nick Jermyn
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Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism. Alcoholism and problem drinking seems illogical to those on the outside; indeed, it is equally perplexing for the alcoholic or problem drinker. This audiobook provides a logical, easy-to-follow explanation of the phenomenon and detailed instructions on how to beat it. Despite being entirely scientific and factual in nature, the audiobook is presented in an accessible and easily understandable format.

For more information and to read the first five chapters for free, please visit www.alcoholexplained.com.

"This is an excellent book written by an inquisitive and educated author who during a period of his life suffered from alcoholism. The book explains in an easily understood language the various effects that alcohol has on our body. In my opinion the text would serve as a great handbook not only for those struggling with alcohol but also medical students as part of their education. I am sure some of my own patients troubled with alcoholism in recent years could have benefited from reading William’s book and I will be recommending it going forward." - Håvard Molvik, MD, MRCS, MSc, MRCGP

©2015 Samuel Watts (P)2017 Samuel Watts

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Great education on how alcohol affects our body

Very informative book! I have learned so much and was frankly amazed at the extremely negative way that alcohol robs us of our health and so much more.
Thank you for taking the time to write this book! It certainly has made a positive impact on my life, it is a MUST read for ANYONE who drinks!

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very helpful

Well read, highly recommend this book. excellent strategic ideas. easy to read and enjoyable.thumbs up.

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A must read

I’ve never had alcohol explained in such a straight forward way before, it is truly eye opening and you can never look at it the same again. Read it for yourself! Now!

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outstanding. helped me tons.

great book, helpful and well narrated. I look forward to building on this information.

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Best Byfar

Just excellent. Much better than Allen Carr, and more modern. I will be listening again

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very informative book

This book has tremendously helped me understand the affects of alcohol on the human body.

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Really Helpful

Great book about the details of drinking. what it does to your body, how it affects you physically and mentally. An eye opener. If you were ever curious or know someone struggling with alcohol addiction, this is a good place to start.

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Required reading for any drinker

If you drink more than even once or twice a month (the earlier in your drinking journey, the better) then you must read this book.

If you are contemplating quitting then read this book first. It it essential that you understand what you are embarking in and this book will explain it all.

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resonates with me

worth a listen all the way through. It's logic and building on it really helped and resonated with my similar issues. Top of my quit lit selections.

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A must read

The facts and logic in this book were what I needed to solidify what I already knew- I’m better off without alcohol. This is a must read for anyone who has ever questioned their drinking.

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