This is a book that might help some who are struggling with reducing your alcohol intake. I'm only part way in but like that it gives an alternative to AA and can help people who may not have had any luck so far with TSM; they can still take steps to reduce the harm their usage is causing.

For me, the idea that I have a "relationship" with alcohol, is interesting. It's helped me examine "why" I drink and why I look forward to a drink. I still subscribe to the idea that alcoholism is a disease (for some anyway)....but that doesn't mean the disease has to be out of control....I can control it. Anyway the book is highly rated and here's the blurb....

"Twelve-step programs that insist on abstinence are beneficial to many--but what about the millions of Americans who try to quit and fail, just want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually? This groundbreaking book presents the Harm Reduction approach, a powerful alternative to traditional treatment that helps users set and meet their own goals for gaining control over drinking and drugs. The expert, empathic authors guide readers to figure out which aspects of their own habits may be harmful, what they would like to change, and how to put their intentions into action while also dealing with problems that stand in the way, such as depression, stress, and relationship conflicts. Based on solid science and 40+ years of combined clinical experience, the book is packed with self-discovery tools, fact sheets, and personal accounts. It puts the reader in the driver's seat with a new and empowering roadmap for change."

Thanks, GG...my library has this, so I will take a look. (7) 5-star reviews on Amazon, impressive.

Let's see...tomorrow is your big presentation, @ which point you'll have been AF for, what? 2 weeks almost. Let us know how it goes. For me, drinking always had a celebratory aspect to it (rather than reaction to depression, etc.), so I'd probably be real inclined to "go for it" tomorrow night, but you're probably more grown up than me. Anyway, you've done a great job w/ your run of AF days, and I appreciate your thoughtful posts.

Well thank you for your post Chrissie and yes tomorrow is a big presentation. Hope my 13 days AF has cleared my brain enough to perform! Really appreciate the good wishes! You're right in that I probably will want a drink after tomorrow is over. Will take some Nal w/ me just in case...but going into it my plan is to make tomorrow "day 14".

Thank you for the recommendation! I have always been big on Harm Reduction, TSM is a big catalyst to set things in motion. I have been following your posts and I wanted to thank you for your contributions to the community