Addictive Behaviors

About the Book

The idea to write this book is somehow linked to the trouble I have gone through. Regardless of the pain and courage it takes to reflect upon my past behaviors, I decide to write this for the greater benefit of the society. In other words, this will help people with addictive behaviors. I am hopeful that this book would be an eye-opener for all the teenagers, young adults, adults, and the elderly who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, sex, smoking, gambling, shopping, or other such behaviors. I have been through this period in life, and I am aware of the initial relaxation and satisfaction the addictive behavior implants in the mind. In essence, it does not last longer making people more miserable and helpless. Pleasure, pain, and other emotions might be a cause of getting addicted to a behavior, but its negative consequences are so high in number that it takes away all the contentment associated with it. For this reason, I am writing this book to educate people who are in the similar state like I was, for all those who have crossed that period, and for those who are yet to enter. It is my belief in Hanuman (my higher power) that has given me peace and relieved my pain. The faith in higher power has taken away my guilt and regrets of life, though not completely, but I am positive about the constructive changes it would bring about in near future. Hence, the facts and examples mentioned in this book would hopefully help the society in staying away from addiction and planning a change as it is never too late to start living again. Life is surely a blessing; the manner in which people live not only affects them but also those who are associated with them.

About the Author

Vasant Patel lives with his family in Northern California. He had never written anything but the circumstances that brought him lots of grief,anguish and frustrations compelled him to face the fact, accept his addictive behavior for 15 years,lead him to write with the hope that other fellow beings will be spared the pain and suffering he had gone through. He found his edge with God.Read this book,inspire yourself and free yourself from the chains of addictions.Believe that your higher power,who ever he may be is there for you to help you,but you have got to reach out to him. Faith will triumph over fear.