Why We Drink Too Much by Dr Charles Knowles is a British book that combines neuroscience and personal memoir to explain alcohol addiction. Use the 12-principle blueprint to reclaim your relationship with drinking.
The revolutionary book that will change how you think about drinking forever - whether you're tackling Dry January, looking for a permanent shift or simply curious.
We drink to celebrate, to de-stress and to fit in. We barely question it - until we wake up with that vague sense of dread and ask, 'Why me?' If you are a perfectly rational person in all other areas of your life, but too often find that one glass of wine turns into a bottle, it isn't a moral failing or a lack of character. It's biology.
In Why We Drink Too Much, leading surgeon and clinical researcher Dr Charles Knowles combines jaw-dropping science with his own harrowing journey as a recovering alcoholic to reveal what is really happening in our brains. With sharp wit and professional rigour, he unpacks:
Whether you are 'sober curious,' a 'grey area' drinker, or someone who has visited the edge and didn't like the view, Dr Knowles offers a smart, accessible guide to reclaiming your choice.
Dr Charles Knowles is Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London. He also happens to be a recovering alcoholic. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers and contributed as an expert to sober community groups and programmes. Why We Drink Too Much is his first popular book.
