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Highlights
- What if we could help loved ones misusing opioids and support them as they seek treatment?
- About the Author: Dr. Holly Geyer is an Addiction Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- 208 Pages
- Self Improvement, Substance Abuse & Addictions
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About the Book
An authoritative guide to understanding the current opioid crisis in America and how it can be solved.Book Synopsis
What if we could help loved ones misusing opioids and support them as they seek treatment? In Ending the Crisis, addiction medicine specialist Dr. Holly Geyer goes beyond the science of addiction to offer those struggling with opioids a real solution. Developed by trusted Mayo Clinic experts, this empowering and accessible book contains vital information about opioids and addiction, as well as practical tools for recovery, and impactful personal stories from those who've lived through the experience. Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Key topics include:- Managing pain and using prescribed opioids safely
- Understanding addiction and opioid use disorder
- The intervention: a play-by-play example
- Treatment programs and help taking the first step
- Helping loved ones recover from opioid use disorder
- Opioid overdose: how you can save a life
"The opioid epidemic is a story about all of us. It's about the people we love, the people we've lost and the people we fear losing. Whether the stories we have shared come from friends, family, or total strangers, they're all passed on with a purpose: to educate and plead for change, to pave the path for a different tomorrow."
About the Author
Dr. Holly Geyer is an Addiction Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Her work is directed toward helping people with complex illnesses who are in the hospital, with special attention to addiction screening, evaluation and treatment for patients and families with concerns about substance use disorder. A key part of her work focuses on quality of life and the best use of nondrug interventions for diseases such as cancer. In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Geyer is active in research, patient advocacy and healthcare policy at an enterprise and state level. She is well published in high-impact scientific journals and book chapters, and maintains an active international lecture schedule. She additionally serves as a Physician Director of the Mayo Clinic Physician Assistant Fellowship program.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 7.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Substance Abuse & Addictions
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Holly Geyer
Language: English
Street Date: January 17, 2023
TCIN: 87611013
UPC: 9781945564567
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-0134
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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