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Biography & Autobiography.
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D'Anne Burwell's smart, athletic son-raised in a loving and prosperous home-begins abusing OxyContin as a teenager, and within a year drops out of college, walks out of rehab, and lands homeless on the streets of Boulder. Struggling with fear, guilt, and a desperate need to protect her son, D'Anne grapples with her husband's anger and her daughter's depression as the family disease of addiction impacts them all. She discovers the terrifying links between prescription-drug abuse and skyrocketing heroin use. And she comes to understand that to save her child she must step back and allow him to fight for his own soul. Saving Jake gives voice to the devastation shared by the families of addicts, and provides vital hope. Above all, it is a powerful personal story of love and redemption. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)362.29092Social sciences Social problems and services; associations Social problems of & services to groups of people Mentally ill Substance abuse Biography; History By Place BiographyWaarderingGemiddelde:
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I am the mother of an addicted son who found recovery from substance abuse so her words and story resonated. I was captivated by her ability to vividly capture the experience of watching addiction take over her son’s life. Her honest introspection into her own responses mirrored the heartache and confusion a parent feels when they awaken to the grim reality that addiction has the upper hand.
I applaud D’Anne for breaking the silence surrounding addiction by sharing her personal story. In doing so, she offers families of addicts hope as well as a roadmap toward recovery, highlighting the importance of educating yourself about addiction as a disease and seeking professional counseling.
I highly recommend this memoir to anyone who loves an addict and wants to find their way to recovery. I also recommend it for health care professionals who work in the addiction field. ( )