Many famouscelebrities have struggled with addiction as has the common man.You can be a regular housewife or the head of a company and findyourself struggling with drug dependence.What can you do? The answer is – a lot. If you find yourselfwith a problem, the time to take action is now. You could checkyourself into a rehabilitation facility, but you can also try some selfhelpsteps first.This book is intended for both the person who is addicted and forthose who have a loved one with addiction. We’ll look at the signs of aproblem and address the various drugs that are most likely to causedependence. Then, with the help of experts, we’ll give you somestrategies that you can try to get you back on the road to a drug-freelife.You can overcome your dependence on drugs. It won’t be easy,but you can do it. But you have to start now. Don’t be addictedanymore. Start your journey today!Table of ContentsIntroduction 3Why People Use Drugs 4Methamphetamine 5Heroin 6Marijuana 8Cocaine 12Alcohol 14Nicotine 16Prescription Drugs 20Identifying Your Drug Problem 26Signs in Others 31How Addiction Works 34Rehab Centers 37Safe Detoxing 40Working the 12 Steps 43Building Your Self-Esteem 46Involving the Family 49Intervention 52Staying Sober 54Calming the Soul 56Teens and Drugs 58Conclusion 63