Passages Ventura Quotes

I wrote this book to show you that a cure is entirely possible because I've seen it happen over and over again.

We recognize that you've used substances to try to regain your lost balance, to try to feel the way you did before the need arose to use addictive drugs or alcohol. We know that you use substances to alter your mood, to cover up your sadness, to ease your heartbreak, to lighten your stress load, to blur your painful memories, to escape your hurtful reality, or to make your unbearable days or nights bearable.

Treatment for dependency at substance abuse treatment centers must change if alcoholism and addiction are to be overcome in our society.