“Aside from its broad insights, The Addiction Solution will be useful to those with afflicted loved ones.”
—The Wall Street Journal
“Vivid and poignant ... If we as a society could only wholeheartedly embrace Dr. Sederer’s sage recommendations to shift our resources from interdiction and punishment to scientifically informed prevention and treatment,we could undoubtedly escape the grip of our current opioid epidemic, mitigate the harms from other substances, and enjoy a much safer and healthier world."
—American Journal of Psychiatry
"Just what I needed to understand more about the opioid crisis."
—Well + Good
"The Addiction Solution offers guidance; it is not a textbook or exhaustive treatise. It proposes tools to fight the disease and plainly, though not overly simplistically, suggests the best means to implement them."
—Shelf Awareness
"Enriched with patient case studies that illustrate the complex nature of this disease, Sederer’s balanced and compassionate approach makes this a valuable addition to the conversation on this timely topic."
—Library Journal, starred review
"Timely and well-written ... draws on many cultural sources to reveal the complex social and personal factors underlying addiction and encourage empathy.
—Booklist, starred review
"Scholarly and informative ... this book will prove invaluable."
—Publishers Weekly
"Comprehensive ... a well-informed and accessible guide to treating addiction."
—Kirkus Reviews
“In this impressive and highly readable book, Lloyd Sederer explores the science, the law, and the social reality of addiction. This is a needed and timely volume for those who are fighting addiction and their families, as well as for all of us who live in a world increasingly riven by substance abuse.”
—Andrew Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of The Noonday Demon and Far From the Tree
“Dr. Sederer writes with clarity and compassion, and suggests sensible and humane answers. This book is impressive, timely, and valuable.”
—Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
“In the U.S., psychiatry has for too long had a very narrow and simplistic understanding of addiction—so it's really exciting to read a wise psychiatrist engaging deeply with this subject. This is a humane and intelligent book.”
—Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs
“The Addiction Solution is a wise and humane book about one of our hardest problems—that of addiction and its consequences. Drawing on decades of clinical and policy experience, Dr. Sederer makes an important contribution to our understanding of this problem. I emerged from reading it with clarity about the bold steps we must take collectively to move beyond addiction, to create a healthier world, and I am grateful to Dr. Sederer for writing this book.”
—Dr. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, Robert A. Knox Professor and Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health and former President of the Society for Epidemiologic Research
“Like Dr. Sederer's other works, this book is a pleasure to read. The Addiction Solution covers a complex and controversial subject in plain, jargon-free language. The book does more than inform: it offers solutions.
—Andrew Kolodny, MD, Co-Director, Opioid Policy Research Collaborative, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
