In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Close Encounters with Addiction
A physician’s exploration of addiction, blending case studies from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with insights from neuroscience, psychology, and personal history. The book frames addiction as a response to trauma and emotional pain rather than a moral failing or simple disease.
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