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The Joy of Addiction

Confessions of a Teenage Wastrel

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The Joy of Addiction is a laugh-a-minute, stranger-than-fiction, tragicomedy about a teenager who hurtles into the abyss of drug and alcohol dependency. It is a true story with an unblinking insight into the mindset of an addict and an invaluable message of recovery.

But why does a conscientious member of the 15th Hampstead Cub Scouts, with six badges of merit on his scratchy little green jersey, turn into a no-good, thieving junkie? And can he ever be free from addiction, when its primary symptom is to convince the sufferer they don't have it?

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"Like its author, this is funny, honest and in-your-face. A great and enlightening and helpful read for anyone who thinks: 'I only drink on weekends' makes them less of an addict. I include myself in that category." — Emma Thompson

"If you only read one book this year, you should really try reading a few more books, including Wocker's brilliant addiction memoir. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wet your pants and wake up screaming. Laugh out loud funny." — Tony Parsons
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Listening to The Joy of Addiction was a riveting journey. I laughed and cried, sometimes at the same time! A real insight into teenage addiction and recovery. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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this man is not and had never been an addict, its always blindingly obvious that someone is making shit up when they describe a drug experience as if they've read it out of a children's book......people whove never taken drugs may fall for it but as someone who's taken alot of them it's very apparent that its a toffee nosed clown talking utter rubbish

completely fabricated

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