Th is book is a compilation of personal stories contributed by alcoholics and drug addicts. Th ese stories are like those previously shared with students at public school assemblies. Th e contributors motives are to infl uence students to prepare themselves for a quality life rather than waste their lives on destructive, addictive habits. When the addicts understand that they can volunteer to speak to students or write their stories to be given to students, they have readily responded. Be prepared to enter into some very dark and depressive situations as you read the graphic but true experiences of addicts.