Olivier Ameisen (1953–2013)
Auteur de The End of My Addiction
A propos de l'auteur
Œuvres de Olivier Ameisen
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Date de naissance
- 1953-06-25
- Date de décès
- 2013-07-18
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- France
Membres
Critiques
The End of My Addiction par Olivier Ameisen M.D.
Dramatic account of a French cardiologist ending his long addiction to alcohol using the drug baclofen. A book of hope for many types of addictions.
About: Cardiologist Ameisen becomes a severe alcoholic, tries rehabs, etc. but nothing works. Finds a generic drug, baclofen, that when taken in high enough doses, eliminates his cravings and desire for alcohol. He publishes his self case study and since he is unable to get a full study funding or get much attention for the drug, he writes this book.
Pros: Interesting twist on your typical recovery memoir.
Cons: Due to the main focus on the drug, I found parts a bit too sciency. Although this book may achieve his goal of more drug trials, publishing a book for a mass audience about baclofen because he was unable to go through normal channels appears a bit suspect. Name drops a little bit with Bette Midler and Elie Wiesel.… (plus d'informations)
Pros: Interesting twist on your typical recovery memoir.
Cons: Due to the main focus on the drug, I found parts a bit too sciency. Although this book may achieve his goal of more drug trials, publishing a book for a mass audience about baclofen because he was unable to go through normal channels appears a bit suspect. Name drops a little bit with Bette Midler and Elie Wiesel.… (plus d'informations)
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- Œuvres
- 4
- Membres
- 55
- Popularité
- #295,340
- Évaluation
- 3.5
- Critiques
- 2
- ISBN
- 11
- Langues
- 4