The Clinic and Elsewhere

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The book explores the complex interplay between addiction and its treatment, highlighting the gaps in understanding individual experiences of substance abuse. It examines the impact of recent pharmaceutical therapies, which bring both optimism for recovery and concerns about potential misuse. Todd Meyers critically analyzes the evolving landscape of medical intervention, focusing on the challenges of meaning that arise from drug dependency. Through this lens, the work sheds light on the societal and medical dynamics surrounding addiction in contemporary contexts.