There is no better way to understand addiction than to listen to someone who has lived it. When I say listen to someone who has lived it, I mean exactly what James Frey has shared. By providing every horrific detail and experience throug his addiction and recovery, he is providing fear and facts to others about what drugs and alcohol can do to you.We need to know the hard truth, the inside look. We need to realize how big of a problem addiction really is. We need to prevent it in the first place. Education is the key to preventing addiction. One wrong choice is all it takes. I lost my 23 year old sister to drug addiction. You can read some of her journals about her experiences at InKyndallsNameorg in addition to help links for addicts, friends and family. Post your thoughts in the forum and share the site with someone who can benefit. Thanks, James Frey, for an excellent book and for the courage to share your story.