With his distinctive clarity and humor, as well as a keen eye for the many ways we sabotage ourselves and our progress, Dr. Allen Berger outlines twelve common errors that make the first years of recovery harder than they need to be. This useful book brings fresh perspectives on how long-term positive change begins with basic self-awareness and a commitment to working a daily program of recovery.

Recovery includes letting go of the destructive substances and processes that captivated and controlled our minds and actions. That's the start. We soon find that progress in recovery depends on our ability to clean up the messes that our addictions made, recognize and regulate our emotions, and learn how to navigate a new era of healthier relationships. In addition to getting sober, we have to grow up and stop acting against our own best interests. This book introduces us to all this and more.