Doctor Steven Kassels has had the privilege of treating patients from all walks of life during his years of practice in both Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He believes that everyone deserves compassion and access to medical care regardless of the nature of the illness. He wrote Addiction on Trial to both entertain and educate, and to depict the struggles of addiction for an audience of avid readers who may expand their understanding of addiction on the basis of evidence.Doctor Kassels lives in Downeast Maine and Massachusetts with his wife, Ali; and enjoys spending time with their four children and life partners; and four delightful grandchildren. Dedicated to his work in Addiction Medicine, he is also passionate about tennis, backcountry skiing, biking, music, and the Boston Red Sox.Author Steven Kassels, M.D. turns his Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine experiences into a journey of suspense while exploring love and loss, family dysfunction, and the what ifs of lifeand the journey will continue in the next Shawn Marks Thriller, Lost to Addiction
"Steven Kassels' novel Addiction on Trial is both good medicine and good writing, a rare combination of scientific expertise and suspenseful story-telling. Intelligent, descriptive and exciting, it's the kind of fiction that stays with the reader long after the last page has been finished." John Katzenbach, Award Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author"Steven Kassels' gripping medico-legal thriller has equal parts education, suspense and pure fun. The problem of addiction, on a spectrum from a simple bad habit to dependence on a drug or behavior, touches all of us. And with his nuanced understanding of the complex issues involved in addiction--whether to substances, sex, work, narcissism or thought patterns--Dr. Kassels has produced a novel of great power, humanity and compassion." Lawrence Peltz, MD, author, The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide to Regaining Control over Your Life"In the great tradition of medical crime novels, Kassels has deftly written a compelling read, evoking Downeast Maine's drug epidemic and peopled with a fascinating cast of characters. It's both true-to-life and a page-turner." Mark Publicker, MD, Editor-in-Chief, ASAM Magazine"Kassels has created a page turning legal thriller/medical murder mystery while at the same time educating readers about addiction. Truly, a coup--can't wait for the next in the series!" Pat Olsen, author, with Petros Levounis, M.D., of Sober Siblings: How to Help Your Alcoholic Brother or Sister--and Not Lose Yourself"From the first pages of Addiction on Trial to the last surprising turn of events, I was enthralled and cared about the people of 'West Haven Harbor'. Kassels' characterizations are outstanding and the plot is riveting. If you care about addiction, or even if you don't, read this book!" Howard Wetsman, MD, author, Questions and Answers on Addiction"This is not only an important story about addiction, but a gripping one as well, and masterfully crafted." Sarah Smiley, author, Di
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