Adam Bisaga, MD, is an addiction psychiatrist, educator, and clinician. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where for the past 20 years he has been conducting research to develop new medications that treat substance-use disorders. For many years, Dr. Bisaga has served as an UN expert panel member; recently, he edited the UN/WHO International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders. Dr. Bisaga has testified in congress on combating the opioid epidemic. He lives outside NYC.Karen Chernyaev is a published author with more than 20 years of editorial experience. She is the former editorial director of Sunrise River Press, where she acquired and edited books on mental health, nutrition, and exercise, among other topics.
"[This] practical guide details how ‘the medical model’ is the only
evidence-based method that can effectively help overcome opioid
addiction."
*Library Journal, starred review*
"Outlines a commonsense solution to opioid dependency . . . a
worthy read in a time when the stakes of opioid addiction are
high."
*Booklist*
"A valuable resource for undergraduates and the lay public. Highly
recommended."
*Choice*
"A desperately needed, science-based solution to the nation’s
worst–ever drug crisis."
*Herbert D. Kleber, MD, founder of Drug Dependence Unit, Yale
University, and Division of Substance Abuse, Columbia
University*
"A must-read. Compassionate, readable, and scientifically sound,
this is the first book I’ve seen that covers opioid addiction
comprehensively and accurately. Dr. Bisaga masterfully reviews what
caused the epidemic, the latest research on how to treat opioid use
disorders, and how families and loved ones can effectively support
those who are suffering. In the chaotic confusion in the media and
elsewhere about how to solve this crisis, Overcoming Opioid
Addiction presents both a clear path forward and the evidence to
support it."
*Omar Manejwala, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Catasys, and author of
Craving: Why We Can’t Seem to Get Enough*
"Overcoming Opioid Addiction is an accessible, practical,
comprehensive guide for health care providers, patients, and
families. A great go-to source of information on all things
opioids—I’m recommending it to my patients!"
*Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of Addiction Medicine at Stanford
University School of Medicine and author of Drug Dealer, MD: How
Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard
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"Overcoming Opioid Addiction is the definitive, science–based guide
to treating opioid use disorder. Those suffering from this
life–threatening illness, their families, and clinicians seeking a
primer will find it indispensable."
*Christopher B. Smithers, Director of #StoptheSpiral, a project of
the Christopher D. Smithers Foundation and Columbia University
Medical Center*
"A consequential, long-overdue look at opioid addiction and
treatment. An important read for anyone who treats opioid addiction
and anyone who loves a person addicted to opioids."
*Harry Haroutunian, MD, Recovery and Wellness Network and former
physician director, Betty Ford Center*
"Dr. Adam Bisaga brings the insight and perspective developed as a
practicing physician treating opioid addicted patients to the fight
against this disease. A necessary guide for all people involved in
this epidemic—families, individuals battling addiction, therapists,
and all of us grappling with opioid use disorder—Overcoming Opioid
Addiction provides science–based solutions and hope for
recovery."
*Erica Spiegelman, author of Rewired: A Bold New Approach to
Addiction and Recovery*
"In this clear-headed guide for everyone affected by the opioid
crisis, Dr. Adam Bisaga moves opioid treatment in a new and
necessary direction. Here is a much-needed new paradigm that will
be invaluable to families of opioid-addicted patients."
*Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychology,
University of New Mexico, and director of Robert J. Meyers PhD
Associates*
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