Created for addicts, families, significant others, and professionals, this resource argues that recovery from addiction is possible. Offering hope and understanding for all affected by drug and alcohol addiction, this collection compiles South African knowledge, skill, and practice as well as documents the personal stories of people in various stages of recovery. In short, this indispensable self-help guide provides the necessary tools to navigate through the recovery process in South Africa.
Barbara Hutton is a social worker, writer, and editor. She is a former employee of the United Nations, teaching English to Vietnamese refugees, and a former writer of educational material for The South African Committee for Higher Education Trust.