Nine out of ten people who quit drinking relapse at least once. Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud shows why it s not just once without pithy slogans or trademarked solutions. From the author of What the Early Worm Gets, a startling book defi ning Alcoholism, here s a book explaining how and why relapse happens, how to hold it at bay and why every American should care. Sobriety is a state of illness and its symptoms, left untreated, lead directly to lapse. Addressing the Symptoms of Sobriety is essential. <br>Why would any sober Alcoholic return to the misery? <br>What are the Symptoms of Sobriety and how do Alcoholics and non-Alcoholics guard against them? <br>What four overlooked stressors trip up recovery? <br>Can you hit bottom sober? <br>The narrative dashes along peaks of anger, joy, desperation, relief and hope interspersed with solid data on the disease and guidance for avoiding relapse traps. <br>It s not enough to just stop drinking.