It is hard to imagine our society without the use of alcohol; it is, and has\nalways been, embedded in our lifestyle. Excessive alcohol consumption\nis therefore one of our major health care problems. In this book the\nauthor has brought together what has been useful and workable in his\nmore than thirty years of experience in working with alcohol users. He\nassumes that, despite their abusive alcohol consumption, clients have\nthe inner strength to create unique, effective solutions to their problems.\nThe book describes specific and practical techniques for guiding\nalcohol users.\nNurses, occupational therapists, movement therapists, psychologists,\npsychotherapists and doctors will find in this book various efficient\npossibilities that can be applied to both moderate and excessive alcohol\nabuse. It underlines how both counsellors and clients can put a healthy\nand satisfying future first and how clients can achieve their goals\nthrough trial and error by reducing or stopping drinking.\nErwin De Bisscop is a licensed solution-oriented cognitive systemic\ntherapist with years of experience in guiding alcohol users. He has\nbeen working in the P.A.A.Z. AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Ostend in Belgium\nfor more than 30 years. There he is co-founder of the POC (outpatient\nrehabilitation centre) where he is therapeutic coordinator. In addition,\nhe is a member of the board of directors and a licensed trainer (solution-\noriented cognitive systemic therapy and coaching) at the Korzybski\nInstitute in Bruges.