The 7 Best Audiobooks on Recovery in Alcoholism and Addiction
As Addiction, Alcoholism, and Recovery from both become more mainstream, more and more books and audio books on Addiction, Alcoholism, and Recovery and being produced. We have compiled a list of the Top 7 Audiobooks on Addiction, Audiobooks on Alcoholism, Audiobooks on Recovery, and Self Help Audiobooks.
The Alcohol Experiment
A 30 day alcohol free challenge to interrupt your habits and help you take control
By: Annie Grace
Narrated By: Annie Grace
Length: 8 hours 29 minutes
Release: 2018
Rating: 4.8/5.0
In The Alcohol Experiment, Annie Grace lays out a non judgemental action plan for anyone who has wondered what life would be like without alcohol, or who is actively trying to reduce their alcohol intake. The plan is simple but not always easy. Abstain from all alcoholic beverages for 30 days and see how you feel. Annie informs her listeners of the facts, and the cultural and emotional conditioning we have regarding alcohol. This mindfulness approach can be extremely helpful for those who have a desire to abstain.
*Disclaimer: Alcohol withdrawal can be extremely dangerous. If you have any adverse physical effects when attempting to stop drinking please contact a medical professional.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
By: Janet Geringer Woititz
Narrated by: Therese Plummer
Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
Release: 1990
Rating: 4.6/5.0
In Adult Children of Alcoholics, Janet Woititz explores in great detail what it means to be an adult child of an alcoholic. She sheds light on some of the long term effects and shared characteristics between ACoA’s and other adult children from similar dysfunctional backgrounds. She also lays out a sort of recovery plan that she has found to be most effective after years and years of dealing with ACoA’s.
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
By: Bill Wilson, Aaron Cohen
Narrated by: Glenn Langohr
Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
Release: 2015 (audio version)
Rating: 3.4 / 5.0
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is the backbone of arguably the most successful treatment program for alcoholism ever established, Alcoholics Anonymous. The book is broken up into 2 major parts. The first 164 pages lay out a step by step guide to recovery from alcoholism. The second half consists of stories from some of the early AA members and their experiences with getting sober and AA. Millions of men and women across the globe have recovered from alcoholism as a result of the program layed out in this book. This is a must read for anyone who thinks they may be alcoholic.
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
By: Catherine Gray
Narrated by: Catherine Gray
Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
Release: 2017
Rating: 4.8 / 5.0
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober is a motivational and inspirational story of the author’s personal struggles with alcoholism. The book is broken up into three major parts, Catherine’s personal story, factual reporting and contributions from experts in the field, and finally self help advice for anyone wanting to reduce or eliminate their alcohol intake.
Alcohol Explained
By: William Porter
Narrated by: Nick Jermyn
Length: 6 hrs
Release: 2017
Rating: 4.9 / 5.0
Alcohol Explained, explains how alcohol affects us on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level from the first drink all the way up to chronic end stage alcoholism. This audiobook provides a logical and easy to follow explanation of alcoholism and provides a step by step guide on how to attempt to overcome it. Despite being scientific and factual, the audiobook is presented in a very easy to understand format that appeals to all listeners.
Recovery
Freedom From Our Addictions
By: Russell Brand
Narrated by: Russell Brand
Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
Release: 2017
Rating: 4.8 / 5.0
In Recovery, Russel Brand shares his story of addiction and eventual recovery. He does this with a sense of humor, honesty, openness, and vulnerableness that makes this audiobook nearly impossible to turn off. Russel dives into what he believes is the root of addiction, pain. Finally he provides a glimpse into his daily recovery plan and discusses how to make it work for you. A must read for those who are dealing with addiction.
Never Enough
The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
By: Judith Grisel
Narrated by: Judith Grisel
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Release: 2019
Rating: 4.6 / 5.0
Judith Grisel was a daily drug user for years, today she is a world renowned neuroscientist. Never enough is science based view into addiction with anecdotes from her own personal experience tastefully sprinkled in. Judith reveals the unfortunate use about regular drug use: there are always consequences. Over time the enjoyable effects of drugs will always diminish while the negative effects increase. Never Enough provides a look into how drugs affect us and what we can do about the growing drug epidemic in our country.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of Drug and Alcohol Audiobooks. The list could be increased indefinitely as new books are being produced daily on the topic. We believe a good audiobook on alcoholism, addiction or recovery can be extremely helpful for someone who is struggling or even someone already in recovery. We would love to hear from you if there is an Audiobook you recommend. You can contact us by clicking here
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