Crystal Meth: They Call It 'Ice' [Paperback]

Mary Holley (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 467 pages
• Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193314808X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933148083
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book For Anyone Trying To Overcome Meth, October 17, 2005

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Phillip Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Meth: They Call It 'Ice' (Paperback)

Told from the perspective of a physician who lost her brother to meth addiction,this book is a must have for anyone trying to quit or who has a loved one who is on meth.Detailed information about the biochemistry of meth as well as it's effects on the pathology of the brain is included.You need not be intimidated by the technical nature of the subject matter as she simplifies everything down into terms that anyone can follow.This subject matter is conveyed as only someone with an M.D.could do.There is a very detailed analysis of behavior that is a result of the addiction as well as what to expect when you try to get off meth.Her insights into the mind set of the addict are invaluable to those loved ones who are trying to help.She writes of those who are hooked on meth with the compassion that one would expect from someone who is not only a medical doctor but who lost her youngest brother to this horrible drug.As to her observations about meth addiction I can attest personally that she is 100% accurate.I know because I was hooked on this drug for 3 years myself.There was so little information out there and in the vein that "knowledge is power" I can tell you that this book is absolutely empowering!!I wish that this book could have been around during my recovery.To anyone reading this who is still hooked on meth I am here as living proof that there is "Life after Meth".You can recover control of your life and once again experience the happiness that you enjoyed before you made the mistake of getting involved with crystal meth.A reading of this book is the place to start your recovery.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and personal look at the tragedy of meth abuse, March 23, 2006

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Aimee Thor "Aimee Thor" (Xenia, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crystal Meth: They Call It 'Ice' (Paperback)

The author is not only a medical doctor, but she has firsthand experience with losing a brother to suicide and methamphetamine abuse. Powerful and compelling, she leaves no stone unturned in her exploration of this awful drug. Her mention of Biblical passages is hardly 'in-your-face' as some have described it. She is simply sharing her own beliefs as every author on the planet does. She is gentle and compassionate throughout the text, and was probably the only reason her brother lived as long as he did.

I learned so much about crystal meth and what it is doing to our society and our world. This book should be on every drug counselor or intervention specialist's book shelf! Fantastic!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meth Intervention Specialist, March 10, 2006

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Intervention Ministries "Dick Dixon" (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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Crystal Meth: They Call It Ice is the most compelling and definitive understanding available on the scourge of methamphetamine addiction. Having done extensive research myself and worked personally with many meth addicts and their families these past years Dr. Mary Holley certainly knows the meth journey inside-out. Her medical expertise is invaluable information to anyone connected to meth. The clear explanations of the biochemistry and neurological destruction of methamphetamine is a must read. This work also rightly understands the relational component to sustained recovery from meth. Whether one would agree or not that Christian faith is the key to sustained sobriety my own work with meth addicts agrees with Dr. Holley that change "only" take place in the context of meaningful relationship.