J.S. McInally is a writer, recovery practitioner and person in long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD).

This book reflects over twenty years of lived experience, fifteen years of study and many years of working in the field, with one goal: to help others change alcohol drinking habits for good.

Many years of drinking and with many years sober, McInally has experienced abstinence, relapse and sustained recovery and growth.

Alongside this personal history, McInally draws on daily scientific and therapeutic research into the mechanisms of AUD, simple positive, behavioural actions and long-term change.

Professionally, McInally has studied psychology and various therapies including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, NLP, fitness and mindfulness. Having attended both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and SMART Recovery, McInally has also run private alcohol detox and recovery services and worked for many years in addiction recovery roles including senior roles in recovery helplines, rehab centres and addiction charities. He’s spent many nights and days with people going through detox and his recovery coaching work continues today. Through his research, writings - including thousands of blogs, articles and help guides - McInally has worked with or spoke to thousands of people looking to cut down their alcohol use or stop drinking altogether. Having “been there and done it,” McInally’s approach is rooted in the belief that while the drivers of drinking vary, the practical solutions remain the same when applied consistently.

Small, simple changes made every day can lead to profound change over time.