Addiction--What's Really Going On?: Inside a Heroin Treatment Program
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 193269093X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Learn The Real Story About Heroin Treatment Programs" according to LAURI CRUMLEY COATES. Deborah McCloskey truly has a passion for working with heroin addicts, and that passion shows through in this book. Each story offers a heart-rending view of an addict and the people who care about them, the addiction and working to the other side, becoming drug free. McCloskey shows that while there is no easy fix, with understanding and care, and the proper medical treatment; al. If you want to help people, then get this book JKnight If you want to help people then get this book! In the form of mostly stories, this woman shows you what really does go on in many clinics today and the lives of the methadone patients as well. But most importantly, it shows a woman who had genuine compassion for these addicts without prejudice. She was willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause and did quite well as well. Thi. What a misleading book!!! I received this book hoping that it would be different from the few other books out there that discuss the oh so scary and frightening "junkies" in those down and dirty "inner city" methadone clinics and the "brave" people who work there, dishing out "tough love" and making snide remarks to their colleagues about "catching" patients in their "tricks".Sadly, I was deeply disappoint
This book should be read by teachers, hospitals employees, college students, government officials, and our general adult population whether addicted, sober, or straight.Experts Acclaim for Addiction--What's Really Going On? "Once I started reading Addiction--What's Really Going On? I could not put it down! You can tell the passion the author has as you read it. Thank you Deborah and Barbara for showing us your humanity and for what we can aspire to." --Anusha Amen-Ra, CNC, CEO, Sacred Space Healing and Retreat