Drugs, Lies & Docs: A Doctor's Memoir of Addiction, Recovery and More - Paperback
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by I. Michael Kaufmann (Author)
"...a must-read diagnosis of the problem of substance abuse in medicine and an instant classic of addiction literature." -Kirkus Starred Review
"Unflinching lessons from a doctor's addiction, recovery, and efforts to help others." -Booklife by Publishers Weekly, Editor's Pick
When we tell our stories, we connect. We recover. We heal.Dr. I. Michael Kaufmann knows that stigma and shame kill as surely as a lethal overdose. He also knows firsthand that sharing honest stories about addiction and recovery is the most powerful way to reach anyone struggling with such issues break through to long-term wellness.
In Drugs, Lies & Docs, Dr. Kaufmann takes an empathetic look at addiction and recovery both inside and outside the medical profession. Drawing from his distinguished career, he explores addiction and recovery in the twenty-first century while, at the same time, his deeply personal narrative shines a spotlight on health professionals' often hidden struggles.
Authentic, compassionate, raw, and real, Drugs, Lies & Docs addresses addiction with dignity. It offers hope. With a commitment to education and a heartfelt call to action, Dr. Kaufmann's memoir champions recovery and the enduring humanity required to sustain it in the high-stakes world of medical practice.
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