While in rehab, James Frey finds a father figure in a shady mafia boss called Leonard. When Leonard returns to his dubious, prosperous life in the criminal underworld of Las Vegas, he promises James his support on the outside. Tragedy strikes the day James is released and his world seems set to implode. Unsure where to turn, he calls Leonard. Paradoxically, it is in Leonard's lawless underworld that James discovers the courage and humanity needed to rebuild his life.

Describes the most common beliefs and attitudes that can eventually lead to a relapse to alcohol or drug use. We can learn to: Compare relapse symptoms to recovery symptoms. Assess our thoughts and attitudes regularly. Challenge stinking thinking with the three methods described.