Controlling Your Drinking (eBook)

William R. Miller, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He has published over 400 scientific articles and chapters and more than 40 books, including the groundbreaking work for professionals Motivational Interviewing. Fundamentally interested in the psychology of change, Dr. Miller has focused particularly on developing and testing more effective treatments for people with alcohol and drug problems. The Institute for Scientific Information lists him as one of the world's most cited scientists.Ricardo F. Muñoz, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco. His major areas of expertise include addictive behavior, the prevention and treatment of depression, and how depression affects substance use. He has published over 100 scientific articles and chapters and several books, including Control Your Depression and The Prevention of Depression. 

I. Introduction1. Thinking about Drinking2. Why Change?3. Is Moderation for You?II. When You Drink4. Getting Started5. Keeping Track6. Taking Charge7. Slowing Down8. Refusing Drinks9. Affirming Your Progress10. Moving AlongIII. Before You Drink11. Discovering your Triggers12. Places13. People14. Days and Times15. Feelings16. Other Triggers17. Summary: Before You DrinkIV. Instead of Drinking18. Relaxing19. Self-Talk20. Pleasant Activities without Alcohol21. Coping with Negative Moods and Depression22. Self-Concept23. Sleeping Well24. Mindfulness 25. Managing Anxiety and Fear26. Being Assertive27. Relating to Others28. Living "As If"V. How Are You Doing?29. If Moderation Isn't Working for You30. Sources of HelpAppendix A. The Wrath of Grapes: Reasons for ConcernAppendix B: An Inventory of Alcohol-Related Problems Appendix C: Tables for Estimating Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Going Further: Recommended Resources