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Dear Reader,

Whether we’ve watched a loved one plummet to rock bottom, supported a friend whose family member has succumbed to the disease or been there ourselves, addiction has touched so many of us.

It’s a complex illness, and like diabetes or cancer, ongoing management and support services can help people cope with their disease. There are plenty of effective treatments that can eliminate an addict’s dependence on addictive substances.

My objective in writing The Redemption of Lillie Rourke was to give a glimpse into the mind of a young woman whose journey into addiction wasn’t the result of peer pressure, depression or escape from a horrific past. Rather, Lillie had it all: a loyal family, caring friends and the love of Jase Yeager, a good and decent man.

If you or a loved one is grappling with addiction, I hope you’ll seek help. It’s out there, just waiting for you to benefit from it. These resources are a great place to start:

National Institute on Drug Abuse: nida.nih.gov; 301-443-1124

National Institute of Mental Health: nimh.nih.gov; 1-866-615-6464

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov; 1-800-662-HELP

SMART Recovery: smartrecovery.org; 440-951-5357

Wishing you happiness and health,

Loree