Diary of a Secret Drug Addict: Addiction, dependence and recovery. An ex-users guide to breaking free.
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Diary of a Secret Drug Addict: Addiction, dependence and recovery. An ex-users guide to breaking free.
By (Author) Secret Drug Addict
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st April 2026
15th January 2026
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Addiction and therapy
Health, illness or addiction: social aspects
Coping with / advice about drug and alcohol problems
Published diaries, letters and journals
616.8603
Physical Properties
Hardback
304
Width 141mm, Height 222mm, Spine 22mm
270g
Description
This book is for anyone who is struggling with addiction or thinks they might have a problem.
It is a book for family and friends who live with the real-life consequences of addiction and want to know more about the illness and where and how to get help.
Growing up in a fractious and dysfunctional family, you could argue that the writing was always on the wall for The Secret Drug Addict.
He found his place within the epicenter of an exploding music scene in the 90's, working for some of the biggest major labels with some of the biggest bands of the timeperfectly positioned and the regular recipient of gifts from drug dealers.
By the age of 29, he was living with chronic drug, sex, and alcohol addiction, which caused crippling consequences for his relationships and mental health, threatening to end not only his career but, more importantly, his life.
After yet another relentless binge, resulting in a psychotic breakdown, he sought to get help. After participating in several rehabilitation and therapy programmes, he started to rebuild his life and sanity again.
Recovery is rarely linear; relapse is often a part of the recovery process, but once on that path, the awareness and willingness to try again are always there.
He learned to rebuild his life without the crutch of substances and has been drug-free since 2007.
This book is for anyone who is struggling with addiction or thinks they might have a problem.
It is a book for family and friends who live with the real-life consequences of addiction and want to know more about the illness and where and how to get help.
Reviews
'The most honest account of addiction I have read. This is an invaluable book'. Tony Adams.
'I've known the Secret Drug Addict for many years and there is no one better to write about addiction. A must read'. Neville Southall.
Author Bio
The Secret Drug Addict is a campaigner, activist and social media personality. His work includes managing the Nevill Southall X account as well as many other initiatives helping people with addiction.
