{"product_id":"9781035062096","title":"Why We Drink Too Much : The Hidden Science of Just One More by Charles Knowles","description":"‘Compelling and fascinating . . . A must-read’ – Andrew Jenkinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Why We Eat (Too Much)The revolutionary book that will change how you think about drinking forever – whether you're tackling Dry January or looking for a permanent shift.\u003cp\u003eWe drink to celebrate, to de-stress and to fit in. We barely question it – until we wake up with that vague sense of dread and ask, 'Why me?' If you are a perfectly rational person in all other areas of your life, but find that one glass of wine consistently turns into two bottles, it isn't a moral failing or a lack of character. It's biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Why We Drink Too Much, leading surgeon and clinical researcher Dr Charles Knowles combines jaw-dropping science with his own harrowing journey as a recovering alcoholic to reveal what is really happening in our brains. With sharp wit and professional rigour, he unpacks:The Reward System: Why alcohol hijacks our survival instincts and overrides our ability to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Drinking Champion’ Phenotype: Why some of us are genetically primed to feel more reward from every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 12-Principle Blueprint: A science-backed guide to reclaiming your choice and moving toward long-term neutrality or sobriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are ‘sober curious,’ a ‘grey area’ drinker, or someone who has visited the edge and didn’t like the view, Dr Knowles offers a smart, accessible guide to reclaiming your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Illuminating, fascinating and beautifully written. If you’ve ever had an issue with drink and asked yourself ‘why me?’ then this book is for you' – Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Sober Diaries\u003c\/p\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback,\u003cbr\u003ePagination: 304 pages","brand":"PAN MACMILLAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47790579974371,"sku":"9781035062096","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9781035062096.jpg?v=1767434572","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781035062096","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}