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Why do some drinkers become Alcoholics? Mar 15, 2010
By Roger Y
Alcohol has been a problem for portions of human society for the length of recorded history. This book was written based on observations made many years ago but much of what is in this book is as true today as it was back in the 1930's when it was originally penned.
The book starts from a discussion on the effects of home and social environments on the tendency of one to drink and maybe drink excessively. From there it goes on to talk about how one might recognize the problem and develop a desire to change and finishes with steps to solidify the desire to change and make the change stick. The book describes the type of people that are most likely to change and tries to help them make that change. This research is based on both scientific and case study data and has some good foundations.
To Drink or Not to Drink - The Common Sense of Drinking by Touchy Palmieri is a republication of The Common Sense of Drinking by Richard Peabody. It provides good information for people trying to understand why they are alcoholics and what can be done to stop. It also can be helpful to the people in the alcoholic's life that want to know how to be supportive during the process.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 The "click" that opened the vault Feb 09, 2010
By Bob D.
Forty-four years ago - in Feb. 1966 - after almost twenty years of increasingly alcoholic drinking, I randomly pulled a copy of "The Common Sense of Drinking" from a bookshelf in the library of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Written by Richard Peabody in
the early 1930s, the book described alcoholism and the behavior of many alcoholics. As I turned the pages, an awareness dawned on me: this book is about me. I took the book home and read it cover to cover. I have not had a drink since then, nor have I desired one. Peabody's book was not a miracle for me in itself - I joined AA shortly thereafter and give almost all the credit for my continued sobriety to AA, its ideas and its people. But "The Common Sense of Drinking" was a serendipitous doorway for me. It provided the safecracker's "click" that I apparently had been listening for during many previous, fruitless attempts to figure out what was wrong with me. I commend this book to anyone interested in early research on
alcoholism. --Bob D.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Alcoholism then and now Nov 15, 2009
By Christopher M. Crumbley
Alcoholism has been a huge struggle for many individuals for such a long time. This book was originally written in the 1930's by Richard Peabody. Tuchy Palmieri republished the book because many of its ideas still apply today. The book contains 4 distinct sections that address different areas of alcoholism including what alcoholism is, diagnosing, the steps of treatment and achieving success in fighting the disease. I think this book does an excellent job describing alcoholism and those who struggle to conquer this disease. The book includes personal stories as well as the many excuses that alcoholics use to drink. It offers encouragement as well as ideas for coping. It even suggests other books to read. Addiction is a long battle and anyone fighting it can get something out of this book, even if it is only encouragement that they are not alone in their fight.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Early thoughts on drinking Oct 09, 2009
By Blue Cobia
"Reader"
To Drink or Not to Drink The Common Sense of Drinking by Touchy Palmieri is a republication of The Common Sense of Drinking by Richard Peabody.
This book gives a good explanation of why some drinkers become alcoholics and some do not. It gives explanations and examples of common paths to becoming an alcoholic. Then the book lists some characteristics of individuals that have a good possibility of overcoming this habit. Next is given a number of steps that can be used to help overcome this addiction and finally potential pitfalls that one may run up against. The book gives scientific and or case study backup for many of its findings.
Some sections of the book I find the technical explanations to be somewhat hard to follow and maintain interest in. Although there is much good information I find the writing style is such that I doubt that the average alcoholic will rush to buy this book to help out. It is more likely to be read by one that is already committed to trying to help themselves and by friends of an alcoholic trying to understand what can be done to help and encourage the alcoholic in their pursuit of sobriety.
I also find the book to be somewhat sexist in that it gives the impression that women do not have the same alcoholic problems that men do. Also I feel that early childhood influences of mothers and fathers are viewed in this book in an outdated stereotypical manner.
EXCESS is bad Jan 19, 2011
By bobi
I have read a few of Tuchy's books and have realized God is a central reoccuring theme in them. It is interesting but may appear redundant to some. I enjoyed the story of Richard R. Peabody because I believe that knowing he died from alcoholism before age 45 really hits home for people and makes it all the more real. It is also important to realize that once an alcoholic always an alcoholic and that alcoholism can affect anyone. This book is filled with important facts such as those and I believe it benefits not only those suffering from alcoholism but it can be a preventative measure for anyone. Oh and if you have read Tuchy's books before you know that it follows the 12 step program similar to the rest of his books. I would recommend this book.
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