I Didn't Ask to be Me: Psychological, Spiritual, & Sober by Rick Breitweiser is an insightful book that explores the author's journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery. It combines elements of psychology, spirituality, and sobriety to offer a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and triumphs...

In Addiction Logic: Treating the Cause, Not the Symptom by Rick Breitweiser, addiction is characterized as a chronic medical condition involving uncontrollable substance abuse or behavior despite negative consequences. He discusses the disorder arising from genetic predispositions, traumatic experiences, mental health issues, and the brain's...

After being introduced to cocaine in the early 1980s, Rick Breitweiser had a successful run as a businessman with 16 years of abstinence until he reignited his cocaine addiction in the Dominican Republic. This lasted for seven years. Now a drug counselor, Rick draws on...