My Brother's Keeper: One man's harrowing battle to save his brother from addiction

Jack Nolen knew the moment his brother, Jeff, was born, he’d found his best friend. The pair became inseparable, filling their days with adventures hunting, fishing, and running the hills of their rural community. Jack assumed the role of protector, looking after his little brother through the typical mischief of youth. The son of an Illinois State Police investigator, Jack saw firsthand the destructive impact of the beast of addiction. He never imagined he’d have to watch it wrap its claws around his own family. When Jeff took a turn down the dark path of drug addiction, Jack saw his little brother, his best friend, slipping through his fingers. Jack watched, helpless, as Jeff’s life spun out of control until he found his marriage, his family, and his finances in jeopardy. His role as a father – a role he once cherished – took a back seat to his addictions to crack cocaine and meth. Desperate to save his brother from the clutches of drugs, Jack embarked on a mission to protect and fight for Jeff. Through a roller coaster ride of mistakes, failures, and victories, Jack took on the dragon of addiction. My Brother’s Keeper is Jack’s story, offering hope, healing, and advice for anyone thrown into battle in the war against addiction.