Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may be even affecting their health. Yet, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief they associate with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve feeling constantly deprived and left out. Annie Grace has been there – and she knows how to dig you out of the rut, and set you on the path to a better life.

Grace’s THIS NAKED MIND: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness and Change Your Life (Avery, Paperback Original, January 2017) has changed the discussion about alcohol, igniting a movement that’s helped thousands of people forever change their relationship with drinking. THIS NAKED MIND dismantles the preconceived notions about why and how we drink, and provides readers with a clear path to a healthier relationship with alcohol –whether that means cutting back on drinking or stopping altogether.

As with any dietary choice – the decision to consume gluten, dairy, sugar, meat, and the like – the decision to consume alcohol should be a well-considered, conscious one. The new book THIS NAKED MIND: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness and Change Your Life (Avery, Paperback Original, January 2017) provides a deep dive into the science behind how alcohol affects our brains, hearts, immune systems, and mental health, and a roadmap for how to overcome our subconscious drive to drink.

THIS NAKED MIND guides readers towards freedom from alcohol without scare tactics, pain, or rules. Interspersed throughout the book are mini-chapter interjections that debunk ingrained beliefs about alcohol one at a time, from “alcohol makes me more confident,” to “alcohol makes me more relaxed,” and even “alcohol improves my sex life.” When it comes down to it, Grace shows that these deep-rooted assumptions are not only untrue – they’re completely illogical. By decoupling the connection between alcohol and pleasure, and dispelling the cultural myth that alcohol is a vital part of life, THIS NAKED MIND offers a permanent solution rather than a lifetime of struggle. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking).

Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, THIS NAKED MIND will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture, and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from the getting the help they need. With Annie’s own extraordinary candid personal story at its heart, this book a must-read for anyone looking to reform their relationship with alcohol and detox for a healthier, more fulfilling life.