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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.

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"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

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This book is a must for anyone looking to stop drinking. The facts behind Alcohol and how it affects the mind and body are clearly explained and become a great tool in being able to quit the booze. I can’t recommend it highly enough!!

Amazing

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Really interesting read. puts things into perspective feeling positive for change. Definitely worth a read if you are thinking of quitting alcohol. Makes you think twice about what you are doing to your body.

Very inspiring

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it should be added to the curriculum of secondary schools to teach young people the truth about alcohol, an excellent read extremely informative

everybody should read this book

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Thank you mr Porter!
A very easy to understand, clear and concise way of explaining the paradoxical way we get trapped in the land of booze.
Written by someone who clearly understands the subject and the journey.

Can’t recommend it enough.

Essential reading for the logical (and flawed) human

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William Porter factually explains the effects of Alcohol so well. It can be a difficult listen at times - uncomfortable to hear the facts about our beloved alcohol but for me this book has been instrumental on my journey to remove alcohol from my life by seeing it for what it really is. Everyone should read this and then decide whether to continue drinking or not.

Wonderful life changing book!

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