Donna George recovered from opiate addiction in a long-term California drug program in the 1980s, which she wrote about in her 2012 memoir, STARFISH. She lives on the East Coast, and is currently writing a coming-of-age book. Ms. George returned to university in her 50s and earned a BA in English Literature (and almost an MA). Author website: http: //donnamgeorge.com STARFISH: A Mother's Recovery from Addiction is available in paperback and e-book formats. The author can be contacted at donnamgeorgeauthor@gmail.com.