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The Addict|Michael Stein

The Addict : One Patient, One Doctor, One Year

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The Addict opens a window on the very private world of prescription drug addiction, revealing the harrowing story of a young woman whose life has been taken over by a need she can't extinguish.

Lucy's first appointment with Dr. Michael Stein on a sunny April day began a yearlong series of encounters that took her back to the origins of her addiction and unraveled a life driven by compulsion and the constant pursuit of the next pill. The Addict follows Lucy from the start of her treatment, through relapse, to her eventual long-term recovery, including her breakup with a destructive boyfriend whose own drug addiction surpassed hers. It is an unforgettable tale of a young woman living on the edge but determined to take control of her life--and a deeply personal account of a doctor on the front lines of an epidemic.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061368141
  • ISBN-10: 0061368148
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Company
  • Publish Date: March 2010
  • Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.5 pounds
  • Page Count: 288

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