Drug Repair That Works

The sequel to Higher and Higher — and the book Jost almost didn’t write. This one goes to the places he couldn’t bring himself to reveal the first time around.

In Drug Repair That Works, Jost confronts his final taboo — his own period of psychosis — and makes sense of the darkest aspects of a drug past. But he doesn’t stop at his own story. Through years of frontline case histories spanning ice, meth, speed, heroin, alcohol and everything in between, he lays out a radical new way of interpreting what happens during drug use, what psychosis actually is, and how to genuinely heal — not just get clean, but rebuild body, mind and spirit.

This is the practical companion to Higher and Higher. Where that book opened the door, this one walks you through it step by step. It covers the emotional roller-coaster of post-drug life, why certain foods help or hinder recovery, what forms of exercise actually work, and how to reach natural highs that don’t leave you empty the next day.

Don’t let the title fool you — this isn’t a patch-up job. One reader called it ‘the best, freshest book on the subject I have ever read.’ Another said it was ‘motivational enough to raise the dead.’ If you’ve read Higher and Higher and want to know what to actually do next, this is it.

Published by Allen & Unwin.

What you’ll discover:

• A completely new framework for understanding drug-induced psychosis — not as breakdown, but as something that can be made sense of
• A step-by-step approach to repairing the damage from ice, meth, speed, and other stimulants
• Why the emotional aftermath of drug use is so intense — and how to navigate it without relapsing
• Which foods, exercises and daily practices genuinely support recovery and which ones set you back
• How to rebuild your sense of self after years of drug use
• Why the goal isn’t to go back to “normal” — it’s to go forward into something better

Where to buy:

📘 Paperback — $37.95 Currently available on Amazon and online bookstores Direct sales returning soon — join our mailing list to be notified

📱 Ebook — available now on Amazon Kindle and other ebook platforms

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This is it. The best, freshest book on the subject I have ever read. One of the best books I have read in general. I will be buying copies and getting them to schools and prisons.”

★★★★★ “It’s helped me understand so much clearer about my partner’s and my own drug use. You have given me back hope and assurance we will get through.”

★★★★★ “If you want to let go of the crutch of drugs or understand what is in the mind of someone taking drugs, read this book. Jost is a funny guy too and his truth and honesty come unashamedly out from the pages.”

★★★★★ “A refreshing insight into why people take drugs and how to approach it in a way that supports and strengthens the human spirit.”

★★★★★ “Motivational enough to raise the dead.”

DRUG REPAIR THAT WORKS FAQS

Q: How is this different from Higher and Higher? A: Higher and Higher is the story of Jost’s personal journey through addiction and recovery. Drug Repair That Work continues but with a focus on the darker aspects of hard drug use including drug-induced psychosis, and lays out a step-by-step approach to genuine recovery of body, mind and spirit.

Q: Does this book cover specific drugs? A: Yes. It draws on case histories spanning ice, meth, speed, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, ecstasy and more. Each substance is addressed in terms of what it does, why people use it, and what’s needed to recover holistically.

Q: Is this book relevant for families and partners of drug users? A: Absolutely. Many readers say it helped them understand their partner’s or family member’s drug use for the first time. It offers a framework that replaces fear and frustration with clarity, different insights, and practical next steps.

Q: Does this replace professional treatment? A: No. This book is a guide to understanding drug use and supporting recovery through holistic lifestyle changes. It complements other treatments and gives readers a framework they can use alongside whatever support they’re receiving.