Five Personal Journeys Beyond Addiction: Interviews With Former Addicts

By Dee Cohen
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Published: Oct. 22, 2012
Words: 10,266 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301814695

Short description

People can become dependent on drugs and alcohol for many reasons and each person has their own underlying story. One common thread most people share when they become dependent on alcohol and drugs is the emotional, physical effects and consequences. An addiction effects self-esteem, relationships, work and eventually every aspect of your life.

Extended description

People can become dependent on drugs and alcohol for many reasons and each person has their own underlying story. One common thread most people share when they become dependent on alcohol and drugs is the emotional and physical effects and consequences. An addiction effects self-esteem, relationships, work and eventually every aspect of your life.

I've interviewed top-selling authors including Todd Zalkins, Dennis Marcellino, Amy Lee Coy and Patty Holloran who each has a fascinating and inspiring story of addiction and recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. In addition an artist and blogger's journey, Parker Lanier, who hit bottom and was able to turn his life around is included.

Each of these individuals was very open and willing to share the tools and support they found helpful for getting beyond addiction. This book isn't always easy to read as there is a lot of pain in the accounts. No one approach is emphasized because as a social worker I know that individuals do not all respon.. (Read more) People can become dependent on drugs and alcohol for many reasons and each person has their own underlying story. One common thread most people share when they become dependent on alcohol and drugs is the emotional and physical effects and consequences. An addiction effects self-esteem, relationships, work and eventually every aspect of your life.

I've interviewed top-selling authors including Todd Zalkins, Dennis Marcellino, Amy Lee Coy and Patty Holloran who each has a fascinating and inspiring story of addiction and recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. In addition an artist and blogger's journey, Parker Lanier, who hit bottom and was able to turn his life around is included.

Each of these individuals was very open and willing to share the tools and support they found helpful for getting beyond addiction. This book isn't always easy to read as there is a lot of pain in the accounts. No one approach is emphasized because as a social worker I know that individuals do not all respond to the same method or approach. Some people work well with a 12-step approach and others find that they respond with other methods.
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Tags

alcoholism, addiction, cocaine, recovery, drug addiction, memoirs, substance abuse, marijuana, personal story, sobriety, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, stop drinking, getting sober

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