Annie Grace - The Alcohol Experiment: how to take control of your drinking and enjoy being sober for good

Day 60 alcohol free (AF). Just did karaoke sober. I didnt know that was possible. I had even given myself permission to have one cocktail (to loosen the vocal cords, you understand?). But after looking through the menu, I just didnt fancy anything! Stuck with water all night. Now on the train heading home, looking forward to waking up tomorrow with a clear head, money in my pocket, my dignity (if you ignore the singing), and possibly a sore throat. The Alcohol Experiment is incredible. Thank you.

M.K., London, England

Thank YOU for this amazing gift you have given so many with first your book and now the Alcohol Experiment! It has truly been life changing for me, and at three months alcohol-free tomorrow, I am more hopeful than I have been in a very long time.

L.K., Windsor, England

Day 60! What? Always dreamed of being AF. Didnt think it was possible. Thank you for my life, Annie Grace!

O.F., Dublin, Ireland

45 days alcohol free. I didnt think I could make it through the first week, and now I cant imagine ever drinking again. The Alcohol Experiment saved my life. Its so worth the journey!

R.D., New York, New York

Annie Grace, I just wanted you to know youve touched the lives of many people. This is such a huge movement that you started. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart (tears are coming down right now). You saved me after almost 27 years of drinking daily, since I was 13 years old when I started. I never thought I would be able to do what I am doing now. Thank you.

S.J., Sydney, Australia

Your 30-day experiment was so helpful. I learned so much! Im well on my way to being AF completely from drinking daily to drinking five times in 110 days. And I dont plan on drinking anytime soon. It was so in-depth and educational. Thank you.

G.P., Austin, Texas

31 days ago, I started your alcohol-free experiment. I havent touched any alcohol in the past month and cannot thank you enough for giving me the kick in the a** to get started! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

C.R., Costa Mesa, California

You are changing the lives of so many people. Thank you. I feel like someone woke me up from a very, very long nightmare. Really, Groundhog Day. There are no words to express my gratitude. Thank you, Annie Grace, for saving my life.

B.K.R., Portland, Maine

Ive been wanting to message you for a while to say thank you. Ive been trying to moderate my drinking for years and find its a daily fight. Having a dad and brother who are alcoholics, I was resigned to the fact it runs in the family! My sister introduced me to the Alcohol Experiment after I had just completed Dry January wow! It absolutely changed my perspective on alcohol, and I havent touched a drop since, nor do I intend to! Thank you so much for setting me free.

I.G., Brisbane, Australia

I am now 37 days AF and have never felt so relaxed and happy. I just want to thank you for caring enough to create the Alcohol Experiment. Without your support I wouldnt be where I am. I wouldnt be going to a weekend of camping and family fun looking forward to not drinking. Its made such a difference to my life. You make me feel humble and so, so grateful. Thank you.

F. C., Brooklyn, New York

Thank you so, so much, Annie. You are such an amazing force for good in this world! The Alcohol Experiment changed my life.

H.R.T., Palm Beach, Florida

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Ebook Edition November 2019 ISBN: 9780008293482

Turner, Trace, and Daelyn.

You are why I dream of a better tomorrow.

Brian. My favorite person.

Thank you for creating this life with me.

Thank you for trusting me enough to double down on this dream and follow the road wherever it leads.

Jesus. Your Grace. Your Love. Your Mercy.

Your Breath in my lungs.

Contents

Its YOUR body...

Its YOUR mind...

Its YOUR choice...

During the Alcohol Experiment, youll make a choice to go 30 days without alcohol. Just to see how you feel. Youll become a detached reporter, researching the facts, writing down your observations, and possibly drawing new conclusions. This is an exciting experiment, not a punishment. Youre not weak-willed for questioning your drinking. Theres no judgment or labeling here. You have a unique opportunity to remember how to enjoy life without alcohol. And with this books unconventional approach, Im willing to bet youll enjoy the process!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This experiment is for you if youre curious about your relationship with alcohol, and youre thinking about drinking less often or not at all.

It is also for you if

You are of two minds about alcoholyou want to drink less but you also feel deprived or upset when you abstain.

You drink out of habit or boredomonly to regret it later.

You are starting to wonder if alcohol is taking more than it is giving.

You are curious about a life without booze but do not feel you are an alcoholic.

You want to drink less, but life is just too stressful.

You have a love-hate relationship with alcoholand find yourself setting limits and then breaking them when happy hour rolls around.

You have tried to cut back or stop drinking (possibly many times) using willpower alone and found it ineffective.

You fell into drinking more than you ever wantedwithout making a conscious decision to do so.

You can stop drinking for a few days but find yourself feeling deprived.

You are ready to regain controlof your drinking, your life, your health, and your happiness.

You are looking forward to feeling great on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

You are ready to be your best self, get in shape, regain your self-esteem, and change your life.

Its NOT for you if you have a strong physical addiction to alcoholif you are physically dependent and suffer from serious withdrawal symptoms, such as delirium tremens or hallucinations, when you attempt to stop or cut back. This book may help with your emotional and psychological addiction by changing your perspective and erasing your desire to drink. However, I am not a doctor, and alcohol withdrawal can be extremely dangerous. You should seek professional medical assistance so your detoxification is medically supervised.