A Spiritual Pathway to Recovery from Addiction, A Physician's Journey of Discovery

A Memoir Based on the Real-Life Experiences of a Cancer Doctor addicted to drugs and alcohol and how he found his way back.  His inspiring and gripping story takes you deep into the dark world of addicted physicians.  He shares the techniques and principles they used to recover.  Here you will find hope and healing. A step-by-step guide for understanding and treating substance abuse.  Even if you've relapsed or failed other programs, here you will find the help you need.  If you want to get clean and sober, this book is for you.
 
YOU WILL FIND ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS
You will find answers to these questions.
Am I an alcoholic? Am I an addict?
How did I get this disease? Can it be cured?
Will I ever be able to drink socially again?
How can I get over this insane craving?
How can spiritual principles help me?
What is a Higher Power, and why do I need one?
 
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE
The disease concept of addiction
Overcoming the uncontrollable craving
Finding the openness, honesty, and willingness to change
Dealing with past mistakes and removing character defects
Exchanging my old addictive ways of thinking for healthier ones
Finding spiritual principles I can live by
Living without fear or worry
Finding happiness within myself
 
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM READING THISBOOK?

The reader who wants to know if his drinking is out of control. The reader who knows he is in trouble, and wants to change. The old-timer who wants to learn more about his disease. And the practitioner who treats these people.

Dr. Meadows is an Honors graduate ofthe University of North Carolina School of Medicine and studied at Duke University.He later held faculty positions at both institutions. He was recognizedinternationally for his work in cancer research, receiving both grants andawards; he authored numerous scientific articles. He was designated a ClinicalInvestigator of the National Cancer Institute.
 
His recovery from addiction to drugsand alcohol began May 7, 1997. Since then, he has counseled a large number ofaddicts and alcoholics striving to get clean and sober. His observations andstudy over the last 20+ years form the basis for A SPIRITUAL PATHWAY TORECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, A PHYSICIAN'S JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY.
 
He and his wife live on a hobby farm in the BlueRidge Mountains of Virginia.  In thebarnyard you will find 2 sheep, 3 alpacas, 1 donkey, and numerous birdsincluding turkeys, ducks, geese, and bunch of chickens.  An organic garden sits nearby.  He is an avid photographer and playsbluegrass guitar.