Every tenth person you meet in your community—including teenagers—either has a physical addiction to alcohol or has experienced a negative consequence from drinking, such as a traffic accident. But recognizing how many alcoholics live around you is of little value unless you know what to do for them.

Walter E. Kloss uses three real-life examples to demonstrate the kind of help alcoholics need. He specifies what it takes for them to admit an addiction and then survive the painful process of recovery. Concerned family members and friends will find this book a well-organized aid for leading a loved one toward freedom from alcohol.