​​ABOUT THE AUTHOR

J. T. Wahlberg wrote this book to help people understand what to expect when they decide to change their relationship with alcohol. He also hopes this book will serve as a warning to readers that if they want to end their addiction, they should do so in consultation with their doctor.

J. T. lives in Port Credit, Ontario, with his fiancé, and he has “forgotten to drink alcohol” for the past six years.
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​ABOUT THE BOOK

I Forgot to Stay Sober
How I Nearly Died Kicking My Addiction to Alcohol

After two decades of mental, emotional, and physical afflictions, J. T. Wahlberg had had enough, and he was all set to end his twenty-year addiction to alcohol. There was just one problem: he “forgot” to research the potential risks of detoxing on his own without any medical supervision.

Armed with cans of Campbell’s Chunky soup, plenty of water, and a few tips he had picked up from the movie Trainspotting, he hunkered down in his apartment for what he imagined would be a couple of days of pain followed by a life of sunny sobriety. Instead, it’s a miracle he survived to tell his story.

In between describing his harrowing do-it-yourself alcohol withdrawal experience, Wahlberg recounts how and why he became addicted to alcohol in the first place, the negative effects his addiction had on his health and his personal and professional life, and his unconventional approach to sobriety over the past six years. He also offers a blistering critique of alcohol’s socially accepted and yet destructive role in society and urges readers to reconsider their relationship to this highly addictive substance.


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 A portion of proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to CAMH. CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health hospital and a global leader in research. CAMH’s mission is to research, develop and implement treatment programs and policies that stop mental illness and addictions from becoming fatal — to provide hope, help, and a better tomorrow.
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​What readers and reviewers are saying about the book...


"Down to earth, thoughtful, honest, with moments of hilarity. Even if your personal journey with alcoholism has not reached the levels of the author, there are many lessons and points about how our society has conditioned us to infuse liquor into all aspects of life."
- Nico, Amazon Customer

"A dark topic packed up in a digestible, humorous package. This book doesn’t hold back when describing how dangerous and serious alcohol withdrawal can be, especially when attempted alone. But more than that, it touches on the pervasiveness and normalization of alcohol in our lives. Whether you’ve experienced addiction yourself or watched a loved one battle it, this book will be relatable while also proving how not everyone’s path to sobriety will look the same."
- MG, Amazon Customer

"A compelling read with the caveat, “Don’t try this at home, kids.” This memoir combines a personal journey through the depths of alcohol addiction with insight into the role that culture and consumerism play to naturalize drinking in today’s society. The author’s style adds a touch of levity to a serious and timely topic. Worthwhile reading."
- HZ, Amazon Customer
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