{"product_id":"the-sobering-truth","title":"The Sobering Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over 30 years  author Dr. Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholic -- one who drinks every day  yet continues to lead a productive  successful life. Now he shares his first-hand knowledge of the conspiracy of misinformation about the healthful nature of alcohol. In the introduction to The Sobering Truth Herten describes alcohol as the most addictive and destructive drug on the planet. Those are bold claims considering competing drugs such as heroin  cocaine  and meth. But  a recent study published on November 1  2010 in the respected medical journal Lancet  supports his claims. Alcohol affects us not only emotionally but physically. Alcohol consumption is contributory to nine different cancers  heart disease  acid reflux  osteoporosis  immune system suppression  hypertension  stroke  depression  allergies  peripheral neuropathy  insomnia  hepatitis  pancreatitis and diabetes; and causes fetal alcohol syndrome. The Sobering Truth explores the numerous facets of alcohol consumption in the United States  including the physical risks  the behaviors associated with alcohol  and the innocent victims of alcohol abuse. But it also offers hope for those wishing to become sober and recommends resources to help them turn their lives around. Frank and honest  and including many case studies  The Sobering Truth is a must-read for every spouse  parent  child  employer  physician  and counselor whose life is touched by alcohol. It may be just the wake-up call you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948928921653,"sku":"ByrdShop_0615378463","price":158.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780615378466.jpg?v=1770062821","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-sobering-truth","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}