5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent learning tool October 18, 2013
By sandra
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a great read! After reading the book, I understand the title and how sometimes you need something to take the "edge" off. If you have ever been addicted to anything you can relate to how the need is so intense at times. I could really relate to the whole book, not just the character. I am now passing the book onto my 15 yr old daughter to read. I think this book is a great learning tool for young adults. The writer shows how very easy it is to cross that line into addiction, usually without even realizing, and how very bad things can spiral out of control. It can affect anyone regardless of age, wealth, race etc. A lot of people don't realize that prescription pills can also be just as addicting as street drugs, and probably easier to get sometimes.
I didn't realize myself until I lost a loved one to prescription drugs. Not one person saw it coming, maybe because it is a prescribed drug we thought it was safer somehow.
A part of me felt sorry for Lindsey, but another part of me just wanted to just shake her and say why are you doing this to yourself?! It shows how a lack of self worth in herself, as well as an unloving upbringing can lead to an escape in drugs. I am glad this book was written, as I believe it will be successful at detouring potential addicts, and also helping current addicts to seek help. Can't wait for the next one!