About This Book
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (2008) is a heartful exploration of the complex condition known as addiction. It tells the real-life stories of addicts, who are so often denied the space to do so, alongside science-based analyses of why and how people get addicted. Importantly, it also challenges us to think of the ways, obvious or not, in which we too are addicts – and what we can do to heal ourselves.
Who Should Read This?
- People with addiction, who know someone with addiction, or who work with addiction
- Pop-science “junkies”
- Social justice advocates and anyone opposed to the War on Drugs
About the Author
Dr. Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician who in his multi-decade career has run a family practice, served as the medical coordinator at a hospital palliative care unit, and been the staff physician at a facility for patients with severe addiction. For his work in addiction treatment and mental health, he received the 2011 Civic Merit Award of the City of Vancouver; in 2018, he received the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor. He has written numerous best-selling books, including Scattered Minds, When the Body Says No, and The Myth of Normal.
