"One of the most constructive, practical books on alcohol I've seen."

"This is a first-class publication that contains a wealth of practical information for patients, families and the general public alike. It is highly commendable."

"This book is well informed and eminently readable – a first class production."

"As a primary care substance misuse specialist with many years experience of supporting problem drinkers in reassessing their lives and effecting change I can recommend Beat the Booze as a practical and pragmatic resource. It is structured and optimistic in style which reflects the way in which therapists and practitioners seek to work effectively with individuals. The open and evidence-based approach means the book can be recommended to practitioners and patients alike. I am pleased to add this title to my substance misuse library."

"Reads extremely well and is highly informative. In particular, it should do a lot to help those who are not yet severely dependent but who are starting to get that way."

"Beat the Booze is very easy to read and provides excellent information and advice to the reader, whether they are someone who wants to beat the booze or someone who wants to help others do so."

"Beat the Booze is a down-to-earth, practical book that provides an excellent kick-start to the process of reclaiming your life from the addictive grip of alcohol that can destroy lives. It provides sound advice for those with drinking problems, their friends, family and employers."

"I believe this publication could be a valuable tool for individuals with problems or those who support them. It is well laid out and easy to read from both a lay person and professional perspective. The lack of jargon is very positive and the tone is helpful, not pushy or condescending. The book is balanced in terms of approaches an individual can take and realistic about options and cost, and the fact that it comes over as authoritative gives confidence to the reader. As an individual, I am happy to recommend the book to anyone wishing to address their drinking."

"Ideal for anyone with an alcohol related problem, their family, friends or employer. A useful and informative read."

"First class, in setting out why we have the problem and also the wider reactions of countries in Europe to our own country's self-induced ills. The book also provides real practical help to those who have succumbed in various ways to heavy drinking. How to beat it personally and the appropriate reactions of family and wider society are all very well set out."

"This is a book that will help many who have a drink problem. Well written, interesting and well worth a read, even for those without a problem..."

"The book is widely applicable and informative – for those with an academic or professional interest in the area of alcohol addiction, for problem drinkers at any stage in the process of addressing their drinking, and to carers, families, and employers affected by or interested in these issues."

"This is a masterly bringing together of information about alcohol misuse and self help guidance on what to do about it. A very accessible text."

"There are many books written by alcoholics or drug addicts in recovery, often (quite rightly) elated because, against high odds, they have been able to turn their lives around and want to share this experience with others. Beat the Booze has a different, more practical and positive slant, as, in recognising that everyone is an individual, it contains numerous examples on how to address alcohol abuse, together with valuable contact details of organisations which are available to help sufferers to simply get well again! The growing abuse of alcohol is a very worrying facet of our society here in the UK and anything that helps to address this problem which ruins lives, is most welcome! A highly recommended read for anyone suffering from alcohol misuse or for those wishing to help sufferers!"

"This book sets out simply and comprehensively the strategies that people can adopt who feel that alcohol is taking over their lives. I regard it as essential reading for anyone who worries that they may have a drink problem and for people around them, including employers, who are faced with having to deal with the consequences of such problems."

"Beat the Booze is a must read for anyone in anyway connected with this illness. It is written in a clear and effective way and brings to life the real problems behind Alcoholism. Equally, it gives everyone hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel - you won't be able to put it down."