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The Addict By Michael Stein

The Addict

One Patient, One Doctor, One Year

by Michael Stein

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The Addict

Lifting the veil on the all-too-secret world of prescription-drug addiction, Michael Stein’s The Addict is the heartrending story of “Lucy,” a young woman whose life has spiraled out of control due to her compulsive desire for that next little pill. The first time Dr. Stein meets Lucy, it’s a sunny morning in April and she tells him she’s interested in his drug-treatment program. What unfurls over the course of the next year is a brutal onslaught of treatments and relapses. It’s an unforgettable portayal of one woman living on the brink but determined to take control of her life. Not only is this the tale of a woman battling her demons, it’s also a deeply personal account of a doctor on the front lines of an epidemic. He writes beautifully of the particular decisions doctors must make when treating drug addiction, and his insights challenge everything we think we know about addiction. He urges those in the healthcare profession to treat the disease with the same attitude as one treats diabetes or high blood pressure. Whether or not you’ve ever struggled with chemical dependence, you’ll find this is a wholly engaging look at the intimate relationship between a doctor and his patient.

Softcover: 288 pages

Publisher: William Morrow & Co./Imp. of Harcourt ( April 01, 2009 )

Item #: 82-9376

ISBN: 9781615236879

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.65 inches

Product Weight: 10.0 ounces

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