From that "first thing," the authors help readers to imagine a future where Drinking is not a Problem and to specify small, concrete, obtainable goals that will make that future a reality.
Highly practical, The Miracle Method is a Radically new and effective Approach to Problem drinking..
Instead the individual learns to recognize exceptions (times when Drinking is not a problem), catch himself "doing things right," handle setbacks, and revise the "Miracle picture" when things arent working.
Neither the humiliation of "hitting bottom" nor a lifetime commitment to AA is necessary to make this Approach work.
From that "first thing," the authors help readers to imagine a future where Drinking is not a Problem and to specify small, concrete, obtainable goals that will make that future a reality