The Social Substance

Understanding the Lie that is Alcohol

Caz How

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Cazhow Productions
02 December 2023

Coping with drug & alcohol abuse

"It's crazy, but alcohol use is really just conditioning. It's the social substance, designed to keep us broke, unmindful - and hooked. Because even when we think we're using IT, it's quite the opposite.

We don't give much thought to the ways in which alcohol gains first a toehold, and then often a complete stranglehold, over our lives. It's an uninvited guest that we unconsciously invite. And it's universally embraced. How's the funny drinking memes all over social media, and the likes they attract? And the smiley photos, glasses in hand.

We're all in this alcohol worship together - right

Just don't talk about the problems it creates. And how dropping it out of your life feels difficult. Even impossible.

Well, it's designed that way.

Tossing alcohol has nothing to do with willpower, and that's where best efforts fail. Willpower fluctuates, hour by hour - until life throws you one too many curve balls - and you need that instant ""relief.""

Bang. You just reactivated your addiction, with that one drink. Just like that.

But alcohol solves nothing. Ever. It's a temporary numbing agent.

The drink isn't your friend. It's your bloody worst enemy.

And guess what? You don't need alcohol to be fun - or have fun.

That is the best kept secret in the world - and I'm here to totally blow its cover!

Because if you've got to wait for Happy Hour to feel good - is the rest of your life Unhappy Hour?

Happiness coming out of bottles is for babies!

Undrinking is Epic!

You get more done, with more money. You feel great. You have more time. Better health, better moods. Your relationships improve. Your work shines. You can drive anywhere, anytime. Suddenly, life is beautifully simple.

You become so clear in the head, every day, that it's almost a transcendental experience. You become the kid you were before you became indoctrinated into the cult/ure that is drinking.

You get that second chance at Life!

So - you want to know how to do it?

Meet me at the Bar At 7 for an icy soda - and let's go from there!"

By: Caz How
Imprint: Cazhow Productions
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9780645961515
ISBN 10: 0645961515
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Caz How knew she was born to write when her first horror piece disturbed a friend so much that they ended up smashing through their bedroom window during a nightmare brought on by the story. So, thoughtfully putting fiction-writing on hold (for now) she has instead recorded her own self-help styled memoir of the horror that is addictive drinking.Decades of drinking had left no time to indulge her passion for writing - so it's ironic that The Social Substance is her first published work, born of four glorious years of mostly effortless sobriety. With a light-hearted tone on what is a deadly serious topic, she manages to instill a well-crafted balance of truth and humor. As she says, if you didn't laugh, you'd cry.The purpose of this book was always to shine a fearless light on the lie that is alcohol - and most importantly for her readers, the way out! These days, Caz spends her time renovating a 90 year old cottage with her partner, Michael, and Aussie Shepherd, Baxter. And in between enjoying mango mocktails from her own garden, she's naturally planning her next book!

Reviews for The Social Substance: Understanding the Lie that is Alcohol

"""Caz How's ""The Social Substance"" is a courageous journey into the heart of one's relationship with alcohol. The narrative is a poignant mix of personal memoir and insightful observations, compelling for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking."" - Matt Rudnitsky, Author and Founder, Punchy Books. ""It's a ""wake up and smell the coffee (beer)"" book-and Caz it really honest about how much it stinks"" - Carolyn Klassen, Author and Speaker, Wired For Connection."