The recovery process is readily accessed with focused effort and commitment to action around the five principles which bring complete and lasting healing to the sick addict. These "Big Five Values" are Sobriety, Love, Unity, Growth, and Spirituality (SLUGS). This book is designed to promote and celebrate this ultimate solution to addiction. Many lives have been lost and many more can be saved with the right focused effort and consistent message. SLUGS...not drugs SLUGS...The Miracle of Recovery John Baldasare has a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and has worked as a therapist, manager, and executive director in addictions, mental health, and trauma programs for over 40 years. He has directed treatment services in Ohio, Arizona, Virginia, and South Carolina. His website is www.FatherJohnBaldy.com, with Facebook pages "SLUGSociety" and "Dayton Model of Recovery." He currently provides consultation and training services, as well as public speaking.