Dealing Addiction

<p><em>Dealing Addiction: How the Canadian Government Derailed Addiction Recovery</em> is a powerful and unflinching exploration of addiction blending personal insight with professional expertise. Karen James who grew up in an addicted family and later battled addiction herself brings over twenty-seven years of experience in the addiction field to this eye-opening account.</p><p></p><p>This book exposes the disturbing realities of addiction treatment revealing a system that often fails those it claims to help. Drawing on her experiences as a client volunteer and counselor James shares deeply personal stories of struggle and recovery alongside accounts of systemic failures. She shines a light on unethical practices inadequate training and the prioritization of funding over patient care.</p><p></p><p>James challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about addiction-its impact on individuals families and society-and the ways in which the system undermines recovery. She critiques the use of language to downplay the issue and the lack of meaningful accountability for those struggling with addiction.</p><p></p><p><em>Dealing Addiction</em> is a call to action for honest compassionate reform. It is essential reading for those seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and the role individuals and systems must play in meaningful recovery.</p>