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“I'm finding that people reading the book [The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star] are saying, "You came from one background, I came from this background - you were a rock star, I was a CEO. I didn't have a heroin/coke problem, but I had a pill problem. But I also fell from grace, didn't know how to get recovery, and I am now in recovery." People tell me that their kids read it and told them they'll never do drugs - "This book really shows me where it goes."”

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Nikki Sixx, born Nicholas Christopher Cibelli, is an American musician, songwriter, and music producer. Best known as the bassist and lead vocalist for the hard rock band Mötley Crüe, he has become a iconic figure in the rock music scene since the band's formation in 1981. His personal life, including his struggles with drug addiction and his journey to recovery, has also made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. more

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