I'll Quit Tomorrow: A Practical Guide to Alcoholism Treatment (Paperback)

~ (Author) "As we begin to deal in detail with the progressive emotional distress of alcoholism, the fact that we can now be specific is worth noting..." (more)
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Product Description

This bestselling recovery classic has helped untold thousands of alcoholics onto the road to recovery. Written by the founder of the Johnson Institute in Minneapolis, one of the country's most successful training programs for treatment providers, I'll Quit Tomorrow present the concepts and methods that have brought new hope to alcoholics and their families, friends, and employers. Abstinence is not the only objective of Johnson's breakthrough methods -- his therapy aims at restoring the ego strength of the victim to assure permanent recovery. Johnson outlines a dynamic plan of intervention and treatment that will block the progress of alcoholism and lead to a richer, more productive life.

About the Author

Vernon E. Johnson is founder and president emeritus of the Johnson Institute in Minneapolis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; Revised edition (September 28, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062504339
• ISBN-13: 978-0062504333
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for dealing with an alcoholic...., January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This book is great at helping non-alcoholics understand alcoholics/addicts. Particulary the mind-set of the addicted person. It has great tools for family/friends. There are ways to help another person get help and hit bottom. Through love and compassion. I highly recommend this to anyone who is stuggling with trying to help someone who doesn't know they have a problem or doesn't want help. I wish you the best.

- someone whose been on both sides and found the way out :)

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book as a primer on Alcoholism., August 21, 1999

By A Customer

This book, for me, answered the question: How do people who "know better" become alcoholics. The most profound concept in Johnson's book, in my opinion, was that people cannot become alcoholics unless their behaviors conflict with their value system. Johnson does an excellent job of theorizing the steps individuals take that lead them down the path of alcoholism. This book is a must read for alcoholics and those who love them.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important and helpful, June 14, 2001

By A Customer

This is a simply written, clear explanation of the disease of alcoholism. It is very difficult to understand the compulsion to drink if you haven't experienced it firsthand. This book will help those trying to understand the struggle, as well as those unsure if they are in the struggle. I also recommend it to non-recovering clinicians who are dealing with addicts in their work