Since I have the problem of alcohol abuse myself, I obtained a copy of Fisher's How I Stopped Drinking, without much in the way of expectations. I've been to meetings and worked the steps without much success, and I've been drinking too much for a long time. Max Fisher had a very severe drinking problem/alcohol addiction for many years, and was able to pull himself out of it for good, even though through most of his drinking career he really believed that he was not a candidate for recovery and anticipated that alcohol would eventually take his life. After reading this ebook on how to quit drinking the first day (it is fairly short - lays out what you need to do concisely), I had to get psyched up to use the formula, and started using it the third day. I was able to stop drinking right away without the usual detox side effects, and I started to feel better within the first two to three days of activation. I would have to agree with the claim that it's relatively painless - it's easier than any method I've tried in the past. And it's not overly complicated which I have a real appreciation for, a refreshing change of pace. I'm sure there are a lot of alcoholics out there who are tired of jumping through hoops and having to make a Herculean effort when they try to stop drinking. Just putting the drink down is difficult enough. I am mildly surprised to report these results, since as I stated, I had no expectations. After using the formula, I have had two months of abstinence with very little, if any, discomfort and so would have to say that Max Fisher has made a significant contribution to the recovery effort, and am able to recommend this formula to anyone with a drinking problem with no reservation.