The Language of Alcohol: A non-12 step program for Recovery and Relapse Prevention

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Phillip Wister Mft

The Language of Alcohol

Name: The Language of Alcohol
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ISBN: 9781970463378

A non-12 step program for Recovery and Relapse Prevention

Phillip Wister Mft

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English

Empire Publishers
09 January 2026

Abnormal psychology; Addiction & therapy; Coping with drug & alcohol abuse; Family & relationships

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The Language of Alcohol offers a bold, honest, and practical approach to understanding addiction that goes far beyond the surface of traditional recovery programs. Drawing from his own life experiences and deep therapeutic insight, author Phillip Wister reveals how alcoholism and addictive behavior are not merely about substance use-but are rooted in the hidden language, learned patterns, and unspoken rules that shape our emotional world.

Rather than subscribing to a one-size-fits-all methodology, this book presents a non-12-step recovery framework that empowers readers to see addiction through a new lens: as a set of conditioned responses shaped by family dynamics, coping strategies, and communication patterns. Through vivid personal stories and clear psychological analysis, Wister exposes the ingrained behaviors that fuel self-destructive cycles and offers tools for dismantling them.

In The Language of Alcohol, readers will discover how:

Family roles and dysfunctional communication contribute to addictive patterns Emotional honesty holds the key to lasting change The ""rules"" of addiction-silence, avoidance, secrecy-can be identified and unlearned True recovery begins with understanding the language we use with ourselves and others

This transformative work is for anyone affected by addiction-whether personally, as a loved one, or professionally. It is a compassionate, eye-opening guide that invites readers not just to stop drinking, but to reframe their relationship with themselves and the world.

Key Features:

A non-12-step approach to relapse prevention Blends real-life memoir with practical recovery tools Emphasizes emotional literacy and self-awareness Accessible for both individuals and recovery communities

Perfect For Readers Who Enjoy:

Addiction recovery memoirs, psychology-based self-help, books on family systems and behavior change, and practical guidance for breaking long-standing patterns.

By: Phillip Wister Mft
Imprint: Empire Publishers
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9781970463378
ISBN 10: 1970463376
Pages: 82
Publication Date: 09 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active