 THE
REALITY OF ADDICTION—AND RECOVERY
Stephen’s life as an addict was a nightmare, bringing him to some of the darkest and
loneliest places imaginable.
After his introduction to drugs and alcohol at an early age, his life became a series of
desperate, morbidly comical attempts to support his addictions—including botched
robberies, corporate embezzlement and prison time.
Twenty years later, Stephen finally reached rock bottom and entered a recovery
program—though it took losing his job, his family and himself to get him there. Once
clean, he was faced with a new challenge: rebuilding his entire life, with nothing but
faith to go on.
A testament to the power of twelve-step recovery, Rising Above the Influence is
Stephen’s honest, inspiring account of the depths one man can fall to and the heights
he can achieve if only he reaches out for help. |
“In
this book, Stephen advances his commitment to the twelve-step
program and further defines what ‘giving back’ means. He is brutally
honest and takes your heart on a rollercoaster ride. A must-read for
anyone trying to understand the unimaginable world of addiction
and the difficult and wonderful road to recovery.”
—Manuel Guantez, PsyD, LCADC
“A sincere portrayal of Stephen’s life and ultimately what
led him to sobriety…
An emotional and heartfelt depiction of his struggles and accomplishments.”
—Vivekanand Palavali, MD, author, A Mindful Life
“A must-read for counselors and families of addicts.
Simple enough for a teenager to read, yet powerful enough
to help physicians better understand addicted patients.”
—Scott M. Davis, MD, author, Living Jonathan’s Life |
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