I believe that we are all on the addict spectrum, that the object of addiction is less important than the condition, and that in recovering as individuals, we can change the world. This book describes the way I work my programme and how it can work for anyone A definitive guide to the disease of addiction from an addict who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and e-bay, and it will help anyone who is an addict (or loves an addict) make the first tentative steps into recovery. Brand gently and humorously recounts his story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his 13 years of recovery. Brand wants to speak to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction-- from the serious life-threatening misuse of substances to the more subtle but still troubling crutches like getting trapped in unhealthy and destructive relationships to avoid difficult feelings. This is a book for everyone.