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The Good Junkie An Addict's Journey

Author : Leah Tilly
Publisher : Leah Tilly
ISBN 13 : 9780578353715
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (537 download)

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Download or read book The Good Junkie An Addict's Journey written by Leah Tilly and published by Leah Tilly. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leah's memoir illustrates the life of a young hairstylist on the autism spectrum. Overwhelmed by her socially demanding career, she discovers that opioids dull the anguish and enhance her ability to connect with others, but at a steep price. Over time, she develops a heroin addiction and sinks to depths she never fathomed. Selling everything of value, she leaves a toxic relationship with just enough clothes to cram into a bag, moving to a poverty-stricken area saturated with drugs and crime. Leah's dignity and values diminish until chemical dependency gains ownership of her life. When the cost of her drug habit outpaces her unemployment checks and food stamps, there's nothing left to pawn. She sells the only thing she has left-herself. Leah's writing is dark but laced with cynical humor that details her unique and often frightening life experiences. Today, Leah is eight years clean. She's a commercial painter who works on Boston high-rises and confronts her fears head-on rather than allowing her mental condition to overpower her. Her hypersensitivity to noise and stimuli is full-tilt in sobriety, yet she endures these challenges gratefully since they provide opportunities to be brave. After five years of labor-intensive work, Leah has turned to a favorite childhood hobby; writing. She remembers what it was like to be impassioned and has unearthed the same artsy, offbeat character she thought was lost, along with a desire to make meaningful connections and inspire hope.

An Addict's Journey

Author : Joanne Rinaldi
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1608444686
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book An Addict's Journey written by Joanne Rinaldi and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joanne was born and raised in Edison, New Jersey to an Italian, Catholic family of eight. She studied creative writing in high school and began writing in the late 1970's. After graduating high school, she suffered a serious head injury in a car accident. After waking from a five day coma, she was oblivious to her cognitive disabilities and stepped right back into her life. She entered poetry contests and won honorable mentions however, battling confusion and uncertainty had become customary. She traveled a road that lead her to addiction where making bad choices was common place. Rehab, in 2005, lead her to an exceptional 12 step program where she became a member and to this day, credits them with her success. It was in this program that she became the most inspired. She learned to think of others. Her journey resulted in the culmination of inspirations meant to help others, in particular, the still sick and suffering addict. She wants them to know they are not alone and that there is hope. Joanne has two son's and resides in New Jersey, finally happy and serene.

Follow Me to the Father

Author : Diane Gilley
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1098046277
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Follow Me to the Father written by Diane Gilley and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a way out from the suffering, to end the obsession over drugs and alcohol. The whole purpose of this book is to show you the way. I struggled with drugs and alcohol for decades, and in the short periods of my life when I was sober, I struggled with anxiety, anger, depression, and fear. I never had a clue I was fearful. I realize now I really just wanted the pain in my mind to go away, and the only way I knew how was to numb it with drugs and alcohol. On one hand, I was full of resentments and self-pity, and on the other, I was full of guilt and shame. I couldn't look in the mirror without feeling disgusted. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, repeating the same things over and over again. I didn't want to live anymore. I was mentally, physically, and, most of all, spiritually sick which I couldn't even comprehend. There are thousands of good people out there suffering the same way I did. So many families are affected by this disease, and I think about the children who don't have a choice. The saddest part is people are dying every single day from it. It is no respecter of persons. It affects all walks of life. It wreaks havoc amongst the family and destroys relationships. It grieves my heart to see people continue on a path of destruction and suffer when I know there is a better way. I couldn't see it to begin with, but there is a better way to live! My hope is that this book will help free people from the bondage of addiction, restore broken relationships, and save lives! Love and prayers to all of you.

Walking Out the Other Side

Author : Alan S Charles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996830607
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Walking Out the Other Side written by Alan S Charles and published by . This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autobiography/Addiction Recovery, 6x9, 336 pages, 60 images. Alan Charles chronicles his life of sex, drugs, sports, multi-million dollar sales campaigns and, ultimately, lost opportunities. Watch his great potential in baseball, harness racing and sales cut short by his addiction to cocaine. And be there when Alan walks out the other side.

An Unlikely Addict

Author : Kristin Labott
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781495279898
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book An Unlikely Addict written by Kristin Labott and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a summary of my life. Sounds simple enough, but it was not simple to write. I am an alcoholic and a drug addict, I am also a nurse. I lost everything to my drug addiction. I stole my drugs from the hospital where I worked and when they found out my downfall began. But that is only the beginning. My recovery is the real story. There is a huge and growing problem of alcohol and drug addiction among healthcare professionals. It's time we started talking about it. We put our patients and coworkers at risk. We put ourselves at risk. The problem is taboo and nobody wants to talk about it. I want to talk about it. I want to help stop this insidious disease from continuing to infect our entire healthcare system.

By an Addict, for an Addict

Author : Mark Andersch
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1524501727
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (245 download)

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Download or read book By an Addict, for an Addict written by Mark Andersch and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is not just your typical story of one mans battle with his addictions but a comprehensive guide through the recovery process for addicts, the families of addicts, and the addicted loved ones in our lives. With over twenty years of his life spent addicted to drugs, sex, self-mutilation, gambling, alcohol, and prescription pills, Mark has already earned his PhD in addiction psychology and addictive behaviors. Assembled from a copious array of his own knowledge and life experiences, the wisdom and experiences of other addicts (both actively using and those in recovery), obtainable educational materials, countless hours of one-on-one, family, and group therapy sessions, and actual implementation throughout the last four years of his everyday life, Mark peels back the many layers of his addictions in an all-out attempt to wage war and win against the constant daily battles inside his head. Fraught with countless failures, relapses, and mental setbacks, his heart bleeds onto these pages the emotional and psychological pain that addiction has brought into his life and the lives of those who love him, for addiction doesnt discriminate whom it tears apart! With a fervent love of cinema and superheroes, an adoration of history spanning all eras of civilization, and an unquenchable desire for intellectual wealth and knowledge through the absorption of books, Mark projects a calming sense of reasoning and logic all without shying away from the exploration of his own vulnerabilities and of his own demons in a last-ditch attempt to break the cycle of addiction. Join him on his journey of self-discoveryour journey of self-discovery! Learn from his life experiences living as an addict. Expand on what he has applied to his own life, and transform it into your own applications so that together we can finally begin to see that the battle to regain our self-worth and defeat our addictions or understand a loved one living in addiction is a winnable one after all!

Unplugged

Author : Ryan G. Van Cleave
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0757313620
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Unplugged written by Ryan G. Van Cleave and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WARNING: THIS VIDEO GAME MAY IMPAIR YOUR JUDGMENT. IT MAY CAUSE SLEEP DEPRIVATION, ALIENATION OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WEIGHT LOSS OR GAIN, NEGLECT OF YOUR BASIC NEEDS AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF LOVED ONES AND/OR DEPENDENTS, AND DECREASED PERFORMANCE ON THE JOB. THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN FANTASY AND REALITY MAY BECOME BLURRED. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUICIDE ATTEMPTS. No such warning was included on the latest and greatest release from the Warcraft series of massive multiplayer online role-playing games—World of Warcraft (WoW). So when Ryan Van Cleave—a college professor, husband, father, and one of the 11.5 million Warcraft subscribers worldwide—found himself teetering on the edge of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, he had no one to blame but himself. He had neglected his wife and children and had jeopardized his livelihood, all for the rush of living a life of high adventure in a virtual world. A fabulously written and gripping tale, Unplugged takes you on a journey through the author's semireclusive life with video games at the center of his experiences. Even when he was sexually molested by a young school teacher at age eleven, it was the promise of a new video game that had lured him to her house. As Ryan's life progresses, we witness the evolution of video games—from simple two-button consoles to today's multikey technology, brilliantly designed to keep the user actively participating. For Ryan, the virtual world was a siren-song he couldn't ignore, no matter the cost. As is the case with most recovering addicts, Ryan eventually hit rock bottom and shares with you his ongoing battle to control his impulses to play, providing prescriptive advice and resources for those caught in the grip of this very real addiction.

The Journey of an Addict

Author : Phillip Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781641918985
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book The Journey of an Addict written by Phillip Lee and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am a recovering addict. For seventeen years, I heavily used drugs--from methamphetamine, Xanax, and methadone to a long list of many other opiates and benzodiazepines. This addiction controlled my life for so long. Losing family, friends, self, and any hope of living beyond my addiction, I would often get down on my knees begging God to please end my life. Through overdoses and many hospitalizations, through nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, through drug treatment programs and prisons, I survived through it all only by the grace of my higher power. This book is part of a complete dedication in my life to helping others reach recovery. Not being easy at all, I tell how it's the hardest thing I've ever done in life. I tell you about the personal rewards of recovery. The freedom and calm that is gained is second best to nothing. Looking back on some of the insane and dangerous situations, I can even laugh at some of the stories now. The Journey of an Addict is a series of stories and personal experiences I have gone through in active addiction, my experiences now, and what it takes to remain drug-free today. I give all the credit to my higher power, who is Jesus Christ, whom without today I am nothing. As an addict, I know you will gain understanding of your own addiction through reading this book. As a family member of an addict, you will gain real world knowledge of what we as addicts go through on a constant basis. These stories have helped many, both the addict and the suffering family members of the addict. It is my greatest hope that it will help all who read this book.

Pursued

Author : Michael J. Heil
Publisher : Kharis Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781637462096
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Pursued written by Michael J. Heil and published by Kharis Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We had lit a forest on fire... We were stoned out of our senses... My sister was calling 9-1-1... As I watched the flames dance across the twilight sky, consuming everything in their path, I realized they represented my life. In my pursuit of pleasure and partying, I had ignited an addiction worse than any forest fire. After five arrests, a dozen allegations, a v-squad of cop cars chasing me down center street, and years of worshipping all the wrong things led me to the brink of death, I finally found hope in life. This is a story of how the initially enthralling and sometimes humorous pursuits of drugs, sex, and success cannot satisfy in the way that they promise, but there is One who can.

How to Grow an Addict

Author : J.A. Wright
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1631529927
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book How to Grow an Addict written by J.A. Wright and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2016 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS - WINNER IN ADDICTION & RECOVERY 2016 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS (NIEA)- WINNER IN ADDICTION & RECOVERY 2016 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS (IPPY)- BRONZE MEDAL — LITERARY FICTION 2015 FOREWARD REVIEWS INDIEFAB BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS HONORABLE MENTION FOR GENERAL FICTION 2015 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS FINALIST FOR GENERAL FICTION Randall Grange has been tricked into admitting herself into a treatment center and she doesn’t know why. She’s not a party hound like the others in her therapy group—but then again, she knows she can’t live without pills or booze. Raised by an abusive father, a detached mother, and a loving aunt and uncle, Randall both loves and hates her life. She’s awkward and a misfit. Her parents introduced her to alcohol and tranquilizers at a young age, ensuring that her teenage years would be full of bad choices, and by the time she’s twenty-three years old, she’s a full-blown drug addict, well acquainted with the miraculous power chemicals have to cure just about any problem she could possibly have—and she’s in more trouble than she’s ever known was possible.

Addicted to an Addict

Author : Honey
Publisher : Urban Books
ISBN 13 : 1945855932
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (458 download)

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Download or read book Addicted to an Addict written by Honey and published by Urban Books. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta. Atlanta's mayor, The Honorable Josiah J. Bishop, has an addiction to his wife, Mink, that is just as powerful as her toxic love affair with heroin. As her life spirals out of control due to her obsession with the needle, his love and devotion to her is slowly shredding his soul into tiny pieces. But he just can't let her go. The brotha's loyalty to the love of his life and the mother of his two young, adorable daughters is deeper than any ocean. No matter how far Mink drags Josiah down into the murkiness of drugs, booze, and danger on the streets of the ATL, he's determined to love, cherish, and honor her until death. He's hooked on her. It's just that simple. The only thing Mink is faithful to is her next fix. She'll cop it wherever she can and by any means, trying desperately to escape from the secret demons of her past that haunt her daily. Mink's troubled soul remains a prisoner of addiction, twirling violently like a tornado and destroying everything in its path. Not even the love of a good man can set her free from emotional bondage. As Election Day approaches, Josiah's bid to serve a second term in City Hall is jeopardized when Mink commits her most heinous act. The media is going wild to cover the tragic murder and robbery of one of Mink's fellow addicts, a wealthy and prominent Hollywood filmmaker who was more than generous to her after she left yet another treatment facility. She's on the run from justice, ignoring Josiah's pleas to turn herself in. Mink realizes that she's at the end of her rope, but Josiah isn't sure if he has any more forgiveness in his heart for his wife. He will always love her, but finally, he desires love in return. His addiction to Mink has blinded him of that one basic need all this time. Now Josiah has a decision to make. Will he stay in the clutches of addiction to the drug called Mink? Or will he kick the habit once and for all and free himself forever?

A Moral Disease

Author : Delno Jones
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1449738257
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book A Moral Disease written by Delno Jones and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As you journey through these pages, if you have ever struggled with addiction in any capacity either as an addict or through a relationship, you will know that the author has walked in your shoes. This is a sincerely personal and honest sharing of the addict's world with the reader's journey consistently benefiting from scriptural support." -Tom Caldwell, PhD "This is one of the most valuable books written on recovery. It was not birthed in a clinic by a team of doctors. This is a compilation straight from the heart of a former addict who has experienced the personal struggles of the fight to freedom. After reading this book, every addict and those close to an addict can know that victory is possible. As a personal devotional or as a guideline for group study, this book will help you secure hope for a bright and better future." -Robert, a former addict loved by Jesus "Is this book only useful to addicts? I definitely doubt that. We all fall short of the glory of God. We need to be humble and repentant. To different degrees and in different ways, we all struggle. This is good reading for everyone." -Franz Eitel, PhD

Tweak

Author : Nic Sheff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471109739
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Tweak written by Nic Sheff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR FILM, STARRING STEVE CARELL AND BAFTA AND GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED TIMOTHEE CHALAMET ‘It was like being in a car with the gas pedal slammed down to the floor and nothing to do but hold on and pretend to have some semblance of control. But control was something I'd lost a long time ago.’ Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age 11. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. He paints an extraordinary picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. Tweak is a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful tale of the road from relapse to recovery and complements his father’s parallel memoir, Beautiful Boy. Praise for Nic Sheff:- ‘Difficult to read and impossible to put down.’Chicago Tribune 'Nic Sheff's wrenching tale is told with electrifying honesty and insight.' Armistead Maupin

The Addict with a Thousand Faces

Author : Jacob O'Cain
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734873610
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Addict with a Thousand Faces written by Jacob O'Cain and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Addict with a Thousand Faces is an adventurous memoir of Jacob O'Cain's heroic journey of transformation. Unbound, he travels from the safety of the suburbs to the unknown world of Peru and the Amazon Jungle in hopes to navigate the polarity of good and evil within. Along the way, he makes frequent visits to mental hospitals and drug rehabs, but his will to live in freedom is ever present.Jacob gives a voice to the inner forces that help and haunt him: While That Voice attempts to coax him into a life of decadence, the Old Man stands by his side, armed to guide him toward liberation. His story of drug addiction, recovery, and the Hero's Journey highlights what it means to be a human struggling to get out of his own way and learn the lessons that darkness has to teach.The Addict with a Thousand Faces captures the author's raw determination like lightning in a bottle on display for all to see. The gripping narrative will keep you enthralled and play with your emotions. Enhanced by questions for group discussion, the book also serves as a workbook-a tool for healing and communication about drug addiction, recovery and the human condition.

Struggle of Forces

Author : Bartosz Oleszczuk
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781794582835
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book Struggle of Forces written by Bartosz Oleszczuk and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Struggle of forces" is a touching testimony to a dramatic struggle of a young man with his addiction. Bartosz Oleszczuk (b. 1984), a recovered drug addict, shares the story of his painful search of himself and discovery of his inner strength while learning to enjoy his new life, sober and conscious. After many years of drug abuse and several attempts to recover, author managed to finish rehab. He has been clean and sober for fifteen years. Today he likes to meet with teens to share his experiences and remind that we always have a choice. He strongly believes everybody can find their inner strength and will to live.

Running Man

Author : Charlie Engle
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476785791
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Running Man written by Charlie Engle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit rock bottom after a near-fatal six-day binge ended in a hail of bullets. Then he found running, and it has helped keep him sober, focused and alive. He began to take on the most extreme endurance races, such as the 155-mile Gobi March, and developed a reputation as an inspirational speaker. However, after he made the documentary Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which followed him on a 4500-mile crossing of the desert and helped raise $6 million, he was sent to prison after failing to complete his mortgage application properly. It was while he was in jail that he became known as 'The Running Man' as he pounded the prison yard, and soon his fellow inmates were joining him, finding new hope through running. Now, in his brilliantly written and powerful account, Engle tells the story of his life and how running has brought him so much pleasure and peace. Like such classics as Born to Runor Running with the Kenyans, this is a book that anyone who has ever found solace in the freedom of running will enjoy"--Google Books.

Out of the Fog and Into the Light

Author : Sasha Skyy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781970153040
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Out of the Fog and Into the Light written by Sasha Skyy and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using her unique gifts to help others. Sasha finds the positive of every circumstance and helps others to find the light that is inside of them and all around them.