Why We Drink Too Much : The Hidden Science of Just One More by Charles Knowles

Why We Drink Too Much : The Hidden Science of Just One More by Charles KnowlesCompelling and fascinating . . . A must read Andrew Jenkinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Why We Eat (Too Much)The revolutionary book that will change how you think about drinking forever whether you're tackling Dry January or looking for a permanent shift. 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

‘Compelling and fascinating . . . A must-read’ – Andrew Jenkinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Why We Eat (Too Much)The revolutionary book that will change how you think about drinking forever – whether you're tackling Dry January or looking for a permanent shift.

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 find that one glass of wine consistently turns into two bottles, 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:The Reward System: Why alcohol hijacks our survival instincts and overrides our ability to choose.

The ‘Drinking Champion’ Phenotype: Why some of us are genetically primed to feel more reward from every sip.

A 12-Principle Blueprint: A science-backed guide to reclaiming your choice and moving toward long-term neutrality or sobriety.

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.

'Illuminating, fascinating and beautifully written. If you’ve ever had an issue with drink and asked yourself ‘why me?’ then this book is for you' – Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Sober Diaries

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Binding: Hardback,
Pagination: 304 pages