Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's journey through high-functioning alcoholism and drug addiction while working as a successful lawyer in New York City. It details her struggles with substance abuse, her eventual realization that she needs help, and the path to recovery that follows.
Key points:
1. Addiction Concealment: Lawyer Lisa Smith hid her severe addiction to alcohol and drugs, showing the hidden nature of addiction and the role of denial.
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