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Title: Essex Author James Clevely Releases Practical Manual on Beating Addiction Drawn from More Than 20 Years of Personal Experience

United Kingdom, 23rd Jul 2026 — About the Book: The Big Secret: How To Beat Addiction More Of A Manual is a practical guide written by James Clevely, who spent more than two decades in active addiction before achieving lasting freedom from substances. The book examines the physical and mental effects of commonly encountered substances including alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and methadone. It details the realities of withdrawal, the role of mindset, and the daily disciplines the author used to move from rock bottom to complete recovery.Clevely writes from direct personal experience rather than as a therapist or academic. The manual covers the dangers of sudden alcohol cessation, the mental health impacts of heavy cannabis use, the psychological grip of stimulants and opioids, and the challenges of leaving long-term substitution treatment. Central themes include positive self-talk practised aloud, progressive physical exercise, isolation from users and triggers, visualisation techniques, and the creation of strict personal boundaries. The text stresses that addiction ends by decision and that sustained change requires accountability, routine and the willingness to sacrifice the previous lifestyle.Readers are given concrete methods for preparing for withdrawal, rebuilding mental resilience, and preventing relapse through environmental control and daily goal-setting. The book positions itself as a survival manual rather than a memoir, focusing on actionable steps that the author applied successfully after years of repeated failure.Key Highlights:Written by an author who began substance use at age 14, experienced prolonged homelessness and multiple periods of active addiction, and later achieved complete abstinence.Provides detailed acc...

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