Black doctor releases new book with guidance for recovery from painkiller, heroin addition
“Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin” by Dr. Gregory H. Pierce, offers a straightforward, informative guide to understanding and beating addiction.
Dr. Gregory H. Pierce
Collegeville, PA (BlackNews.com) — Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin (ISBN 978-0615512075), a guide by Dr. Gregory H. Pierce, introduces readers to the physical, emotional and environmental factors of opioid addiction and the various methods of treatment as well as providing inspiration to those seeking to escape addiction.
The book was written to provide a clear account of how opioid addiction develops through physiological changes and to give meaningful insight into the pros and cons of various treatment methods without complicated medical terminology. In 11 focused chapters, readers will discover why some people become addicted and what they can do to escape addiction. The guide includes a chapter full of important “seeds for success,” key concepts to remember that can speed the recovery process and lead to constructive self-management.
“Addiction to opiates is a complicated and challenging problem that requires a change in one’s beliefs, thoughts and behavior to overcome it,” says Dr. Pierce. “But, with the right information and inspiration, it is achievable.”
Weaving examples of various patients he has worked with over the years with insight from medical research and spiritual guidance, the book was written to educate and inspire. Dr. Pierce draws on his decades of experience as a medical doctor and director of drug treatment clinics to provide a complete guide to help those seeking to overcome this growing affliction.
Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Dr. Gregory H. Pierce has practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for 30 years. He completed a five year residency program at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia before joining his father’s practice and specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. After becoming an ordained minister, Dr. Pierce joined the Philadelphia Police Clergy and worked with Mothers Against Drugs to interrupt the selling of illegal drugs in the inner city. His experience with drug abusers led him to be certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and he has served as medical director for two methadone clinics for addicts of painkillers and heroin. Dr. Pierce is a certified personal trainer and second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate and currently resides in the Philadelphia area.
