AFTER ROCK BOTTOM: Part One

This is not your ordinary collection of short stories and poetry -- the theme of this book is the ever growing problem of substance abuse. Some of these stories don't have that happy ending, and several of the poems will tear at the innermost part of your soul, because they point out the fatal nature of drug and alcohol addiction. Seldom is the user the only unfortunate person involved. Substance abuse all too often affects friends and family members who are deprived of love and support. This is not a simple matter of will power or the lack thereof, it is the unyielding symptom of a devastating sickness. Though some choose to continue to "use and abuse" this book will also make you aware that there are those who have learned how to fight this persistent disease -- some stories do end happily.