Follow the author's harrowing descent from a successful journalist and communications professional into severe addiction to alcohol and drugs, including multiple relapses and a dozen stays in various inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

At center is the "Rehab All-Star" paradox: the tendency to thrive within structured environments of treatment centers, contrasting sharply with an inability to maintain long-term sobriety outside of rehabs - where the author self-describes as a "Little Leaguer."

The narrative provides a critical examination of the modern substance abuse treatment industry.