Being Sober

Harry Harootunian’s book ‘Being Sober’ offers a step-by-step path to addiction treatment. The book guides readers through the numerous stages of addiction and recovery without passing judgment or using the unduly “cultish” jargon of conventional 12-step programs, with an emphasis on recovering the power that comes from living a life free from dependency.

It also discusses the newest aspect of this illness: the “highly functioning” addict, who manages their drug or alcohol use and nevertheless achieves achievement in their personal and professional lives.