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David Drew Pinsky, commonly known as Dr. Drew, is an American media personality and internist, addiction medicine specialist. He hosted the nationally syndicated radio talk show Loveline from the show's inception in 1984 until its end in 2016.
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Life on the Edge in a Rehab Clinic
Drew Pinsky - 2008-06-03 (first published in 2003)
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This powerful book by Dr. Drew Pinsky takes readers inside a Southern California clinic where patients with severe drug dependency and psychiatric breakdown seek treatment. Pinsky reveals their intimate and often shocking stories as they battle addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse. From compulsive models to suburban moms, these fast-moving, poignant vignettes expose the true scope and severity of addiction, a nationwide epidemic.
Drew Pinsky
2022-07-14T03:25:35.000Z
TY Steph that book was a great experience      source
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The Least of Us
True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth
Sam Quinones - 2021-11-02
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Discover the terrifying new stages of America's opioid epidemic and the inspiring stories of community repair in this searing follow-up by the New York Times bestselling author of Dreamland. Sam Quinones shines a light on the rise of synthetic drugs and a new generation of kingpins, alongside the devastating mental health impact and surge in homelessness caused by potent, cheaper methamphetamine. With hope found in the most vulnerable communities, The Least of Us is an unexpected and awe-inspiring response to the nation's call for change.
Drew Pinsky
2022-04-03T22:49:27.000Z
Everyone. Please read Sam’s book. Explains a big part of what is going on.      source
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Shrinks
The Untold Story of Psychiatry
Jeffrey A. Lieberman - 2015-03-10
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This fascinating book charts the origins, struggles, and eventual success of psychiatry as a science-driven profession that saves lives. Dr. Lieberman offers illuminating case studies and portraits of key figures in the field, from Sigmund Freud to Eric Kandel. An urgent call-to-arms to dispel the stigma of mental illness and treat it as a disease rather than a state of mind.
Drew Pinsky
2020-11-16T20:06:58.000Z
Shrinks by Dr Lieberman      source
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American Psychosis
How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System
E. Fuller Torrey - 2013-10-01
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"American Psychosis" delves into the birth of the federal mental health program initiated by John F. Kennedy in 1963, focusing on the deinstitutionalization movement and the impact it had on mental health care. Written by E. Fuller Torrey, who had firsthand experience at the National Institute of Mental Health during the program's development and launch, the book offers a historical perspective on major political players, the responsibility of the state versus the federal government in caring for the mentally ill, and the unintended consequences of closing institutions. Torrey's expert analysis sheds light on why public mental illness services are so ineffective today, and why it is important to understand the past in order to provide better care for those who need it most.
Drew Pinsky
2019-12-23T17:44:20.000Z
And thank you Dr Torrey for your decades of work that shined such a clear light on the Genocide. Read American Psychosis      source
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Aiming High
How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top
Darren Prince - 2018-10-02
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This jaw-dropping memoir delves into the life of a top sports and celebrity agent who grappled with addiction while representing some of the biggest names in the industry. Through his struggle, he found triumph and discovered what success truly meant.
Drew Pinsky
2018-11-03T20:11:22.000Z
Great Book! Thanks for your service. #aiminghigh #youlive @ The Grove      source