I thoroughly enjoyed “How to Give up Drugs & Alcohol—For Good!” by Robert Paul.
Just like many individuals with addiction, Robert Paul used drugs and alcohol from a very young age as an escape from past and ongoing trauma in his life. He went through the highest highs and the lowest of lows and always by his side was his constant companion……substance abuse. That is until November 2, 2007, when he realized his story wasn’t yet finished and he chose to write the next chapters without it.
“Change can be unsettling, and that's one reason why so many don't get sober. It's easier to stay in a routine and chaotic world than to
stop the addiction because the chaos gives us a sense of comfort. Point blank, it's hard to start”-Robert Paul.
Surprisingly, this guide does not feel like a manual. Instead, the reader is engaged from the start with Robert Paul’s use of historical and relatable quotes and colorful, entertaining, and often raw writing style. For instance, the very first chapter is dedicated to the reader. This meaningful beginning focuses on taking the first step through words of encouragement and personal understanding. I found this to be a refreshing start and a very different approach from other books in this genre.
The guide is broken up by stories and experiences from the author’s past. However, they are not your average feel-good memories and are relevant to each topic discussed. Depending on what the author was sharing, I found myself mystified, saddened, impressed, or doubled over with laughter.
I highly recommend adding to your bookshelf Robert Paul’s previous three books “Asleep Drifting,” Asleep Hypnotic Rhythm,” and “Asleep Awakening.” Not only are they excellent but many of the experiences shared in this guide come right from the pages of these exact books. Writing them down once again in this manual allows the reader to see and understand the experiences that contributed to the decisions Robert Paul made that helped create the chaotic roller coaster of addiction he rode and why he chose to get off once and for all.
I was excited to discover that the book doesn’t just focus on individuals who struggle with addiction. An entire section is devoted to discussing common pitfalls any male or female can easily fall into with substances even if there are no addiction tendencies present. My eyes were opened and I found myself thinking about those exact situations and my own experiences with them.
The core of this writing piece focuses on an entirely new way of seeing addiction and every person has their own unique story to tell. The guide sections are centered around this novel concept and demonstrate how implementing Robert Paul’s steps on how to use one’s own creativity, making daily affirmations, and providing consistent gratitude can break the addiction cycle for good.
I will leave you with my favorite quote by Carl Bard from Robert Paul’s inspiring guide to ending addiction.
“Though no one can go back and make a
brand new start, anyone can start from now
and make a brand new ending.”
After sharing that quote, what will your ending be?
I give this incredible guidebook five out of five stars and recommend it to readers who are experiencing addiction first or secondhand and to those who want to gain an understanding of substance abuse and how it affects others.
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How to Give Up Drugs and Alcohol – For Good by Robert Paul provides insights into how people with addictions can overcome their habits. Robert asserts that this is a personal initiative that a person with an addiction makes after they realize the detrimental impacts that addiction is having on their finances, family relationships, work and even health. He further affirms that our environment unconsciously influences our personality. Therefore, one should make specific changes about the people they associate with and the places they go to in order to realize meaningful progress in their abstinence from drugs and alcohol consumption. Robert advises people with an addiction to call time out on distractions that may slow their progress and to have goals that will not let them get sidetracked. My favorite aspect of this book is Robert’s conversational tone in his discussion. Although his lessons stem from his individual experiences while in the company of his friends, Robert does not centre this book around him. Instead, he adopts a direct address to speak to the reader and get them emotionally invested in the insight shared by Robert. He does this while carefully refraining from imparting his subjective beliefs to his readers. For instance, although Robert describes his spiritual impact on his recovery journey, this perspective allows non-believers and readers of other religions to enjoy this book. Robert’s honesty in this book is worth commending; he has shared personal stories of his friends who succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction. He does this not because his friends deserve the untimely demise that befell them but because he wants his readers to understand the urgency of his clarion call. In fact, he reiterates that if one does not practice self-love, one will not get it elsewhere. Robert backs up his discussion with references to data and research on addiction and recovery rates. Although he appreciates the impact that Alcoholics Anonymous has had on other addicts, he firmly believes that complete recovery is an individual effort that a person with an addiction makes and sets out to do. Nothing stops me from awarding this book the maximum rating of five stars. It is most suitable for drug and alcohol addicts who seek the motivation to liberate themselves from their addictions. Other readers whose friends or relatives are stuck in addiction should also read this book, as the inspiration behind Robert’s full recovery will enable them to encourage people with an addiction to take baby steps towards recovery.
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How to Give Up Drugs and Alcohol – For Good by Robert Paul provides insights into how people with addictions can overcome their habits. Robert asserts that this is a personal initiative that a person with an addiction makes after they realize the detrimental impacts that addiction is having on their finances, family relationships, work and even health. He further affirms that our environment unconsciously influences our personality. Therefore, one should make specific changes about the people they associate with and the places they go to in order to realize meaningful progress in their abstinence from drugs and alcohol consumption. Robert advises people with an addiction to call time out on distractions that may slow their progress and to have goals that will not let them get sidetracked.
My favorite aspect of this book is Robert’s conversational tone in his discussion. Although his lessons stem from his individual experiences while in the company of his friends, Robert does not centre this book around him. Instead, he adopts a direct address to speak to the reader and get them emotionally invested in the insight shared by Robert. He does this while carefully refraining from imparting his subjective beliefs to his readers. For instance, although Robert describes his spiritual impact on his recovery journey, this perspective allows non-believers and readers of other religions to enjoy this book.
Robert’s honesty in this book is worth commending; he has shared personal stories of his friends who succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction. He does this not because his friends deserve the untimely demise that befell them but because he wants his readers to understand the urgency of his clarion call. In fact, he reiterates that if one does not practice self-love, one will not get it elsewhere. Robert backs up his discussion with references to data and research on addiction and recovery rates. Although he appreciates the impact that Alcoholics Anonymous has had on other addicts, he firmly believes that complete recovery is an individual effort that a person with an addiction makes and sets out to do.
Nothing stops me from awarding this book the maximum rating of five stars. It is most suitable for drug and alcohol addicts who seek the motivation to liberate themselves from their addictions. Other readers whose friends or relatives are stuck in addiction should also read this book, as the inspiration behind Robert’s full recovery will enable them to encourage people with an addiction to take baby steps towards recovery.
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