A memoir, by a long-term survivor from the progressively fatal illness of alcoholism, this book is written from the trenches of firsthand experience. Interspersed with stories of triumphs and tragedies its purpose is to keep the reader aware through its humanistic text of the many facets pertaining to mind altering chemicals, while sharing proven recovery techniques. The authors' personal and professional observations and proven motivating techniques give meaningful insight into addiction, while providing hope to those affected by this epidemic equal opportunity destroyer.