About the Guide
Alcohol is a unique substance: its rapid relief effect creates powerful neural habits that can be difficult to break. Relapse does not mean failure — it is part of the recovery process. The goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is precisely to anticipate and manage these vulnerable moments using concrete, evidence-based strategies.
This practical guide, developed according to scientifically validated CBT protocols in addiction treatment, offers a structured and progressive approach: analyzing your alcohol use, identifying the thought and behavioral patterns linked to drinking, developing alternative coping strategies, and building a personalized relapse prevention plan.
Designed as a therapeutic tool to be used between consultations, this guide encourages writing, self-observation, and step-by-step practice. It does not judge. It does not prescribe. It supports. Your personal strengths — the same ones that have already helped you succeed in other areas of your life — are at the heart of this approach.
What This Guide Will Help You Achieve
- A clear understanding of the mechanisms behind relapse
- Practical tools to manage cravings and urges to drink
- A structured method based on CBT in addiction treatment
- A personalized plan to maintain abstinence
Inside the Guide
- Understanding my alcohol use: functional analysis and triggers
- The brain and alcohol: habituation, craving, and neuroplasticity
- Identifying automatic thoughts linked to alcohol consumption
- CBT strategies: craving management, assertiveness, problem-solving skills
- Building my personalized relapse prevention plan
- Practical tools: drinking diary, crisis worksheet, personalized emergency plan
Who Is This Guide For?
- People undergoing withdrawal or maintaining abstinence
- Patients receiving addiction treatment
- Loved ones wishing to better understand the therapeutic process
About the Author
Dr. Lionel Marie-Louise is a psychiatrist practicing in private practice in Les Abymes (Guadeloupe, French West Indies). Holding a University Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and another in Addiction Medicine, he is dedicated to making the most effective therapeutic tools accessible to the widest possible audience beyond the walls of hospitals.
Practical Information
- Price: €49
- Format: Downloadable PDF
- Access: Immediate after payment
Important
This guide is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace a medical or psychiatric consultation. If you are experiencing difficulties, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.