Do you feel like a failure in just about everything you do because of the adverse effect of your addiction? Do you wish for a successful recovery from the negative consequences of this harrowing ailment, to find meaning to your life, restore hope, trust and dignity? If the answer is yes, this book provides a road map for better recovery from your addiction. Those living with the disease of addiction often feel misplaced, confused and weary, and most family members do not know where to turn for support and guidance when a child, parent or spouse becomes afflicted with this disturbing ailment. This book offers helpful insight and new perspective about substance use disorder and recovery from addiction. The author shares the darkest depths of his active addiction for multiple years and the vital lessons he learned during his journey into recovery. His insight helps to identify the barriers and obstacles standing in the way of addiction recovery, which will help anyone who is willing to take the necessary steps.

Ndabezinhle Mabuya was born in Umlazi, a township south of Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. His family later moved to Yellowwood Park, a middle-class suburb, also located in the south of Durban. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and in addition to writing, he is a certified Civil and Structural Engineer and Project Manager. At the time of this publication, Ndabezinhle Mabuya has found sobriety, gaining strength and making good progress with his recovery programme and reclaiming his life. In addition to being a writer and a Civil Engineer, he is Chairperson and Founder of The Good-News Company, a Non-Profit organization whose mandate and goal is to educate and support patients suffering from the illness of addiction.