Alcohol use can slowly and subtly progress into abuse and even addiction that sometimes the victim does not realize that it has become a problem for him or the people around him. As a result, early intervention comes too late at a stage where physiological and psychological dependence has deeply developed and becomes too complicated to treat.

The first line of cure for alcohol dependence, or with any disease for that matter, is always prevention. If you can avoid drinking, do so. If not, then drink in moderation.

Alcoholism is a disease. Thus, it needs to be treated as such. With medication, therapy and self-help tools, anyone can recover from alcoholism.

A self-assessment can help you know if your alcohol use is bordering on abuse and addiction. Maybe someone close to you can give you a warning if they see symptoms of alcoholism in you. However way it is determined if it is time you need help or not, the important concern is to seek help right away once the symptoms become noticeable.

This book is a treatment guidebook for the alcohol dependent. In this short but concise guide you will understand how alcohol dependence is formed and help you assess your level of dependency and what you can do to address it. There is also a guide to treatments for more severe problems as well as alternate treatment and money saving tips for treatment.

The purpose of this book is to help you find the right addiction treatment or intervention so that you can get the help you need to quit drinking and stay sober, all for your own good and the good of those who love you.