THE DRUG PANDEMIC

About the Book

“Working with Kent Philips in a clinical setting, he has a full and valuable understanding of the addiction world. This treatise examines multiple aspects and failures in terms of addressing the opioid and drug crisis in the U.S. He takes us on a journey through foundations and expansions of drug availability in our communities, government failures in halting, shortcomings of our prevention programs, and the weakness of treatment protocols and therapeutics. This work is a must-read for anyone with an interest or involvement in addiction” - Bonnie Dendooven Author of Mawasi Index, trainer at international institute of trauma and addiction professionals. “Mr. Kent Phillips masterfully provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the current state of opioid crisis and the overall changes in the American addiction treatment system. Drawing from his successful business executive experience and personal recovery journey, he engages the reader in trying to find better and more efficient solutions to the deadly disease of addiction. Brilliant and thrilling, a must read! - Dr. Elena Volfson Addiction psychiatrist, assistant professor of psychiatry, Mayo Clinic Medical School

About the Author

Addiction specialist, Kent I. Phillips shares a lifetime addiction experience and training. Thirty years in Alcoholics Anonymous, plus a bachelors and a master of science in addiction counseling (MSAC). He is experienced at both the personal and the clinical level. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1946. Mr. Philips currently resides in Indiana with his wife for 50 years, two sons and two grandchildren. Philips is a national contractor in addiction counseling and provides treatment protocols to multiple treatment centers.