Cracked Putting Broken Lives Together Again
Cracked Putting Broken Lives Together Again by Drew Pinsky, published by HarperCollins on August 19, 2003, is a compelling exploration of addiction and recovery. In this 288-page book, Dr. Pinsky, known for his role on the radio program Loveline, shares the intimate and often shocking stories of his patients at a major Southern California clinic. He delves into their struggles with emotional trauma, sexual abuse, and various substances, including alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs, providing a candid look at the severity of addiction.
Readers will find a series of fast-moving vignettes that reveal the complexities of addiction and the personal battles faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Pinsky immerses himself in the narratives, offering insights into the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany substance abuse. This edition presents a raw and honest perspective on the nationwide epidemic of addiction, making it a significant contribution to the fields of biography, self-help, and medical understanding.
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Dr. Drew Pinsky is best known as the cohost of the long-running radio advice program Loveline. But his workday is spent at a major Southern California clinic, treating the severest cases of drug dependency and psychiatric breakdown. In this riveting book, Pinsky reveals the intimate and often shocking stories of his patients as they struggle with emotional trauma, sexual abuse, and a host of chemical nemeses: alcohol, marijuana, Ecstasy, heroin, speed, cocaine, and prescription drugs. At the center of these stories is Pinsky himself, who immerses himself passionately, almost obsessively, in his work. From the sexually compulsive model to the BMW-driving soccer mom, Cracked exposes, in fast-moving, powerful vignettes, the true scope and severity of addiction, a nationwide epidemic.
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