Detox or Die

di Joe Holloway (Autore)

HumanityX, 2025

Imagine waking up to that familiar tremor, the gnawing void that demands "just one more" to feel human. You've hit the wall—acknowledged the addiction that's hijacked your life. But here's the raw truth: Quitting cold turkey isn't grit; it's a gamble with your life. In *Detox or Die*, recovery warrior Joe Holloway shatters the myths, arming you with the unfiltered blueprint to break free—safely, strategically, and for good. Holloway kicks off with the non-negotiable: Medical detox isn't optional; it's your lifeline. For alcohol, benzos like Xanax, opioids, or stimulants, abrupt withdrawal isn't discomfort—it's a physiological apocalypse. Alcohol's delirium tremens? Up to 20% fatality from seizures and fever. Benzos? Protracted seizures and psychosis that can lurk for months. Opioids? Agonizing dehydration and suicide spikes. Even stimulants crash you into suicidal despair. Self-detox at home? It's not brave—it's deadly, as chronic use rewires your brain's central nervous system into hyper-excited chaos. Holloway's stark table of risks isn't fearmongering; it's your wake-up call, backed by science and survivor stories. But this isn't doom-scrolling—it's empowerment. Holloway demystifies the "Withdrawal Clock," mapping timelines, symptoms, and medical interventions like benzodiazepines for alcohol stabilization or Suboxone for opioid cravings. Detox is the physical purge: 3-10 days of supervised survival, restoring hydration, nutrition, and heart rhythm to dodge cardiac collapse. It's the bridge to rehab, the psychological rebuild where therapy unpacks trauma, builds coping arsenals, and crafts relapse-proof plans. You can't heal the mind until the body's safe—Holloway makes that crystal clear. Who needs this? His razor-sharp self-assessment cuts through denial: Skyrocketing tolerance? Morning rituals just to function? Past seizures or hallucinations? Heart issues or polysubstance cocktails? If yes, you're not weak—you're wired for professional intervention. Holloway's voice is that no-BS friend who's been there: from rock-bottom despair to relapse-free triumph. This guide isn't fluffy inspiration; it's tactical warfare against addiction. Arm yourself with Holloway's tools, and transform terror into triumph. One flicker of courage, one call to a facility—that's your pivot from prisoner to pioneer. Detox or die? Choose life. Your freedom's waiting.

• Autore: Joe Holloway
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: HumanityX
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Other
• EAN: 9798232679484