“I can always quit”, “Women’s alcoholism cannot be treated”, “Beer is not alcohol.” There are many misconceptions associated with addiction. This book was written to dispel illusions. Who will get sick and who will survive? Neither race, nor eye color, nor religion, nor wealth will insure you against anything in any way. When we talk about addictions, it is very important to understand the problem, the awareness that it will not be possible to reset the history, and persistent motivation for long-term sobriety. The book will help you achieve these three key stages of success and serve as an important tool for rethinking and working towards recovery.