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"Addiction to painkillers is a national epidemic. It kills 115 Americans every day. Painkiller overdose is now the leading cause of death among people under fifty. But, life doesn't come with an instruction manual on what to do if you're in the clutches of addiction. And because most people are ashamed of their addiction, they are reluctant to seek help. Now, 101 Things to Know if You're Addicted to Painkillers cuts to the chase, offering "bare bones" lessons on what you need understand about overcoming addiction. The book addresses questions such as: How does addiction "rewire" the brain? How does denial perpetuate drug addiction? Can you recover alone? What drugs relieve withdrawal symptoms? What's involved with out-patient and out-patient treatment? How can you prevent relapse? Don't lose hope! Millions have recovered from addiction. You can, too!"--
About the author
Michael McGee, M.D., is a psychiatrist and chief medical officer at The Haven, a facility specializing in the treatment of addiction, near San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. McGee graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in biology; he continued his education at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, where he also completed a chief residency in inpatient psychiatry.
Dr. McGee has extensive experience in addiction treatment, geriatric psychiatry, medical psychiatry, and general adult psychiatry. From his office in California, he also treats patients living remotely through online videoconferencing.
In addition to numerous publications and presentations, Dr. McGee is also the author of the award-winning
The Joy of Recovery: The New 12-Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.
