Millions of people appear to be living normal lives yet they are secretly numbing their emotional pain with alcohol, drugs, food, and many other lifestyle addictions. The good news is that there is hope, and author Michael Cartwright knows this firsthand, both personally and professionally. Hooked on drugs and alcohol as a teenager, Cartwright landed in a psychiatric hospital in a catatonic state in his early twenties. Despite completing the typical recovery programs and mandatory counseling, he continued in a downward spiral until he had an epiphany that would ultimately set him free. He was able to visualize what his life could be, creating a certain inward believable hope that his life could change for the better. By adjusting his mind-set and confronting not only his addictions, but his core emotional issues, he overcame his compulsions and became emotionally healthy and financially wealthy. He then went on to establish multiple nationwide treatment centers that have helped thousands of people break the cycle of addiction.In Believable Hope, he shares his personal struggles and the process that was necessary to overcome them. Applying his 5-pronged approach, Cartwright has seen dramatic transformation over the years with clientele that range from those living on the street to celebrities and everyone in-between. Believable Hope shares unique first-hand accounts and the application principles that will help any reader to put an end to addictive behavior. This book is a lifeline for people battling addiction and a fresh infusion of hope for those who love them.