The Russian Way to Quit Drinking

Alcoholism is not just a harmful habit, but an illness that kills, says the well-known writer Andrei Rubanov. What’s worse is that a dependent person can destroy not only their own life, but also the lives of those around them. Rubanov knows what he’s talking about: he managed to beat his addiction after 18 years of drinking. The author accompanies his personal account with reflections on alcohol culture in Russia, examines the psychological, social, and physiological aspects of addiction, and discusses ways to fight it. This harsh and truthful book paves the way to sobriety without moralizing, coercion, or guilt. It will help those who want to avoid common mistakes and finally defeat the illness—as well as the loved ones of people living with addiction.