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Author : Michael W. Clune
Publisher : Hazelden Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1616492082
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (164 download)
Download or read book White Out written by Michael W. Clune and published by Hazelden Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Out
Author : Ritchie Farrell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781545319345
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)
Download or read book I Am a Heroin Addict written by Ritchie Farrell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A work of compelling honesty. The writing is so powerful, so brutally sure of voice and experience that the reader is immediately jolted straight into the hellish existence of addiction." - Mary McGarry Morris, New York Times Bestselling Author "I am a Heroin Addict" was previously published as "What's Left of Us" by Kensington in 2009. However, there was no heroin epidemic at the time. Today, the opioid epidemic has become America's worst health crisis ever. Accidental drug overdoses killed more people in 2015 than HIV/AIDS at its 1995 peak. Heroin is a Beast, and that Beast has infiltrated every town and city in America. The Beast has come for your sons and daughters. The Beast is hunting for your fathers and mothers. And that Beast has only one mission, to bury as many Americans as possible. Farrell's ultimate goal is that his life story brings hope to all those suffering through the insidious trap of opioid addiction. "I am a Heroin Addict" is the story of how Ritchie Farrell survived a 10-bag-a-day heroin habit to become a bestselling author, WGA screenwriter, and recipient of the prestigious du-Pont-Columbia Award for excellence in journalism. "In the stripped-down, busted-and-back voice of a man with absolutely nothing left to hide, Farrell gives us this deeply moving tale of addiction and redemption. I am a Heroin Addict is a rush of blood to the head and heart, the kind that only true art can deliver." Andre Dubus III, New York Times Bestselling Author "How Ritchie Farrell survived his life, I'll never know." - Scott Silver, Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter of 8 Mile and The Fighter "A wild ride from start to finish. Riveting." - Chris Cooper, Academy Award Winning Actor "Ritchie Farrell's raw and visceral writing grabs you, slams you into the soul of an addict, and doesn't let go until you experience the courage it takes to wage a life-or-death war against your inner demons." Harry Ufland, Producer of The Last Temptation of Christ "It is a testament to Farrell's stunning writing power that he carries you on this rollercoaster ride of ugliness and beauty. Don't miss it." - Phyllis Karas, New York Times Bestselling Author
Author : Jon Vreeland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781925417685
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (176 download)
Download or read book The Taste of Cigarettes written by Jon Vreeland and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After three decades of living in the sandy beach suburbs of Huntington Beach, Jon Vreeland's heroin addiction has finally destroyed his once promising music career, and estranged himself from his wife and his two daughters. Now Vreeland broods his daughter's absence while living in his old tour van that is broken down and parked on Atlanta Avenue, on the brink of downtown Huntington Beach. He and his brand new lover and longtime junkie, Zooey Leigh, live in the van and sell and shoot heroin, move from place to place, shift from crime to crime, rob the undeserving in their brazen attempt to escape their hypodermic reality and themselves. But no matter where they go or who they stay with, they always circle back to the shores of Huntington Beach, where the dark nights are their lonely playground. But Jon isn't meant for this life--he wants nothing more than to rid himself of this very real nightmare, and return to his estranged family and career. This is the story of how he began to get out.
Author : Shane Darke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139500988
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (395 download)
Download or read book The Life of the Heroin User written by Shane Darke and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroin is a worldwide scourge and a seemingly intractable one. The Life of the Heroin User: Typical Beginnings, Trajectories and Outcomes is the first book to apply a biographical approach to the lifecycle of the heroin user from birth until death. Chapters address each stage of the user's life, including childhood, routes to use, the development of dependence, problems arising from addiction, death and options for treatment and prevention. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the field of opiate research, Shane Darke examines major theoretical approaches to the development of opiate dependence and the efficacy of treatment options for opiate dependence. Key points are presented at the end of each chapter. The most detailed review available of what is likely to happen to the dependent heroin user, this is an important book for clinicians, researchers and students in the fields of drug and alcohol studies and public health.
Author : Herbert Stepherson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781941049709
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (497 download)
Download or read book Junkbox Diaries written by Herbert Stepherson and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a junkbox? A person who is just so all consumed by addiction and drugs that they do not care about what goes into their body. They don't shower, barely eat, and only sleep as a result of a high heroin dose. Herb Stepherson has been involved in the fight of his life for 14 years. Today, he celebrates life as an intervention coordinator!
Author : Christiane F.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780553208979
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Christiane F. written by Christiane F. and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : T. I. Ridic
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 153205369X
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)
Download or read book We Are the Family of a Heroin Addict written by T. I. Ridic and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a family in a small community whose journey of life took a severe turn when the eldest child discloses her nine-year heroin addiction. This disclosure sets into place a whirlwind change in all family dynamics as each member tries to acknowledge their emotions and new roles to support staying strong and connected to one another. It is also a book that illustrates the difficulty of staying together as a family in the face of the lack of being in sync with one anothers emotional and intellectual reactions. We have tried to be as real as possible with our anger, frustration, disappointment, happiness, pride, and amazement on how this part of our lives has turned out. It is not something we asked for, but it is something we have conquered. This is a story of losing and winning the pathway of recovery from both a family and individual perspective. Each chapter talks from an individual family members reality of what is going on, and it ends with the daughter who has/had the heroin addiction and her perspective of the family. We have added updates at the end to try to create an ending of sorts, knowing we will still be here over the next years fighting the good battle of sobriety as a family who has made it and stayed together through the addiction storm.
Author : Tina Redell
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Life Of An Heroin Addict written by Tina Redell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. This book is for anyone who has ever been, known or lost someone to drugs; you will relate to this memoir. Your heart will ache for young Kayla and her battle through addiction will consume you. At 17, the main character became a heroin addict. This is the true story of her life and how heroin became her boyfriend, her best friend, and her life.
Author : Tracey Helton Mitchell
Publisher : Seal Press
ISBN 13 : 1580056040
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)
Download or read book The Big Fix written by Tracey Helton Mitchell and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After surviving nearly a decade of heroin abuse and hard living on the streets of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, Tracey Helton Mitchell decided to get clean for good. With raw honesty and a poignant perspective on life that only comes from starting at rock bottom, The Big Fix tells her story of transformation from homeless heroin addict to stable mother of three—and the hard work and hard lessons that got her there. Rather than dwelling on the pain of addiction, Tracey focuses on her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life, while exposing the failings of the American rehab system and laying out a path for change. Starting with the first step in her recovery, Tracey re-learns how to interact with men, build new friendships, handle money, and rekindle her relationship with her mother, all while staying sober, sharp, and dedicated to her future. A decidedly female story of addiction, The Big Fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse, such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution. Tracey’s story of hope, hard work, and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future.
Author : Damion Verkuilen
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Heroin Addiction Stories written by Damion Verkuilen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. This book is for anyone who has ever been, known or lost someone to drugs; you will relate to this memoir. Your heart will ache for young Kayla and her battle through addiction will consume you. At 17, the main character became a heroin addict. This is the true story of her life and how heroin became her boyfriend, her best friend, and her life.
Author : Julie O'Toole
Publisher : Maverick House
ISBN 13 : 1905379900
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Heroin written by Julie O'Toole and published by Maverick House . This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie grew up in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, in Sheriff Street. Living in this tough area, she was exposed to crime and drugs. She started using heroin when she was 16. By the time she was 18 she was a chronic addict. This story details how she spent the next four years living on the streets of Dublin; dealing drugs and stealing to feed her habit. It is a snapshot of how a young girl became a victim of circumstances. It happened in Dublin, but it could have happened anywhere in the world. Her life was saved by a chance encounter with a drugs counsellor who brought her to first to London, and then to America where she de-toxed and slowly began to rebuild her life.
Author : Ron E. James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781438998503
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (985 download)
Download or read book Feel That written by Ron E. James and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While growing up, Ronald and his sister experienced first-hand what it was like living with a parent that was addicted to heroin. In Feel That: The Life of a Child of a Heroin Addict, Ronald recalls the mental and physical challenges that he and his sister endured because of his mother's heroin addiction. Ronald's raw description of his childhood will have you waiting anxiously for what's written on the next page. Ronald takes us into a world few would admit to or speak about. Ronald takes us on a journey from his early childhood and how fast your family dynamics can change.Ronald hopes that by sharing his story, it will help others heal from the pain of being an addict or a child that had a parent as an addict. He also wants to share how the love of Christ helped him heal and restore the relationship with his mother. Feel That: The Life of a Child of a Heroin Addict is written for anyone that has been touched by witnessing a family member battle an addiction, battle an addiction themselves, or a child that suffered abuse at the hands of a parent or another sibling. Even though the book deals with heroin addiction, it still relates to all addictions and different types of abuse. There is a character or numerous characters in the book that we interact with daily because the person is either living in our household or is a family member.
Author : Philip Wolny
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1477718982
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (777 download)
Download or read book The Truth About Heroin written by Philip Wolny and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is currently a heroin epidemic afflicting North America, and it is not confined only to urban areas or to older, seasoned drug addicts. The latest epidemic has swamped suburban and rural areas and drawn many teens into its deadly wake. The drug can take over the lives of even first-time or casual users. Addiction makes slaves of heroin users and often leads to a life of sickness, crime, and regret. Addicts risk sacrificing everything they cherish in their lives for the drug, receiving jail time for drug-related offenses, and losing their own lives in the process. Discovering how the drug destroys the brain and body of a user, and how addiction devastates the lives it touches, can help one make the decision to avoid heroin at all costs. That is exactly what the information presented here achieves--readers will come away shaken, with a new and stark understanding of heroin's true toxicity and its utterly false and destructive allure.
Author : Oren Elow
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450258239
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Heroin written by Oren Elow and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even though Oren Elow had never tried heroin, hed always heard that it was a gift from the goddess. So he didnt hesitate to try it when his buddies offered him his first hit of heroina hit that would make him a heroin slave and one that would define so many of his following years. In this memoir, Elow shares his lifes narrativefrom growing up in Louisiana with an alcoholic father and loving mother who later divorced, to his years on Bostons streets as a heroin addict, to his time spent behind bars for a variety of transgressions, and to the effect his addiction had on his wife and children. Through anecdotes and stories, Heroin addresses the stark realities of life as a junkie and a convict and provides insight into the mindset of an addict. Elow narrates a broad view of his lifefighting addiction and triumphing over it.
Author : Michael Wesley Clune
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 161649493X
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (164 download)
Download or read book White Out written by Michael Wesley Clune and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clune’s gripping account of life inside the heroin underground reads like no other, as we enter the mind of the addict and navigate the world therein. How do you describe an addiction in which the drug of choice creates a hole in your memory, a “white out,” so that every time you use it is the first time--new, fascinating, and vivid? Michael W. Clune’s original, edgy yet literary telling of his own story takes us straight inside such an addiction--what he calls the Memory Disease.With black humor and quick, rhythmic prose, Clune’s gripping account of life inside the heroin underground reads like no other, as we enter the mind of the addict and navigate the world therein. Clune whisks us between the streets of Baltimore and the university campus, revealing his dual life while a graduate student teaching literature. We spiral downward with Clune--from nodding off in an abandoned row-house with a one-armed junkie and a murderous Jesus freak to scanning a crowded lecture hall for an enemy with a gun.After experiencing his descent into addiction, we go with him through detox, treatment, and finally into recovery as he returns to his childhood home and to the world of color. It is there that the Memory Disease and his heroin-induced white out begins to fade.
Author : Stephen E. Crockett
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979270250
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Black Tar written by Stephen E. Crockett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Tar is an autobiographical look at the use of black tar heroin and the toll it takes on the addict and his surroundings. It is written from an addict's perspective and details the day to day existence of one junkie as he lives from fix to fix and watches as his life spirals into uncontrollable drug addiction. From alcoholism, pills, and cocaine to black tar heroin. His attempts to free himself and live a sober life are always half-hearted at best and so his casual drug use spirals from a clean life, with a job and the hope of a family to a heroin addict; homeless, living hand to mouth - unemployed and desperate on the streets. In this smack tinted world, the extremes for a junkie are simple: Heroin abuse and death by overdose. This book deals with drug abuse and drug addiction. Especially Black Tar heroin. Also known as smack, junk, boy, and girl. It also deals with heroin withdrawal and follows our main man as he suffers through his share of both. Ultimately he finds himself dangling between the heroin that will kill him and sobriety.
Author : Joani Gammill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1616495286
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (164 download)
Download or read book Painkillers, Heroin, and the Road to Sanity written by Joani Gammill and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovery from prescription painkiller or heroin addiction can feel impossible, with low numbers of people sustaining recovery. But there is hope. With guidance from those in long-term recovery, along with new approaches to treatment, a healthy, drug-free life is possible. Recovery from prescription painkiller or heroin addiction can feel impossible, especially considering that those who have gone through typical twenty-eight-day treatment programs often experience relapses and sometimes even fatal overdoses. But there is hope.In Painkillers, Heroin, and the Road to Sanity, recovering addict and prominent interventionist Joani Gammill offers a radically effective approach for those struggling with opiate addiction, sharing sometimes controversial tips that have worked for others who are in long-term recovery. Gammill examines the science behind the low numbers of people sustaining recovery from the disease of opiate addiction. Tapping the pioneering work of treatment professionals whose new approaches are changing the way we think about opiate addiction, she offers practical steps for creating a realistic and effective recovery plan.Gammill affirms that recovery from opiate addiction is a process, not an event. This honest and trustworthy guide reveals that, although it may not happen in one detox or treatment experience, a healthy, drug-free life is possible.
