The Interventionist

by Joani Gammill BRII

Overview

Inspiring stories from the frontlines of the battle against addiction by Dr. Phil's leading interventionist and recovering addict Joani Gammill.

"Exuding the same passion and purpose as the author herself, Joani Gammill's The Interventionist is a heartfelt game changer and long overdue. You deserve to read it." —Dr. Phil McGraw, host of CBS's nationally syndicated show "Dr. Phil"

Joani Gammill, an average suburban mom on the outside, was secretly addicted to multiple forms of opiates and amphetamine for years, and almost died as a result. Through the life-changing intervention staged by Dr. Phil on his show, Gammill not only committed to getting help for her addiction, but she also went on to become a professional interventionist, helping thousands of others in distress.

In The Interventionist, she intertwines her experiences with depictions of her often harrowing and always inspiring interventions of the addicts and families she's worked with over the years. In each chapter she recounts details of a client's unique battle with addiction and the devastation that led to a loved one's request for her help.

Gammill's intriguing story—and the equally captivating stories of the brave people who come to her for help—demonstrates how it is possible to emerge from the seemingly hopeless world of out-of-control drug use and not only regain one's sanity, but actually discover that life clean and sober can be more meaningful than it ever was before.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592858941
Publisher:	Hazelden Publishing
Publication date:	03/10/2011
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	1,088,311
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Joani Gammill, former RN, has appeared regularly on "Dr. Phil" where she has led interventions that have inspired millions of viewers. Before her career as an interventionist, she worked as a registered nurse in medical facilities including a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. Joani lives in Annapolis, Maryland. Author Home Page: Joanitheinterventionist.com

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Prologue xi

Chapter 1 A Beautiful Mess, and Near Death by Adderall 1

Chapter 2 Threats, Memories, and Car Trauma 17

Chapter 3 Putting the Pieces Back Together 37

Chapter 4 A Dentist, a Dad, and a Convertible 53

Chapter 5 The Birth of Pills 67

Chapter 6 The Beast Cocaine, and a New Love 83

Chapter 7 Alcohol, and a Psychiatric Diagnosis 109

Chapter 8 Moms Who Die 133

Chapter 9 OxyContin, and Coming Home to Pills … Again 161

Chapter 10 Stephanie and Joani 177

Chapter 11 Doctor Shopping 189

Chapter 12 Needles for All 215

Chapter 13 Two Parents, Two Sons, Two Illnesses 239

Chapter 14 Making Friends in the Bible Belt 263

Chapter 15 The One Who Got Away, and a Breakthrough 281

Chapter 16 Relapse, Fear, and a Long, Strange Night 295

Epilogue 311

Acknowledgments 313

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities: A Selected List 317

Resources 319

About the Author 321