Addiction: The High-Low Trap

by Irving Cohen

Billions of dollars have been expended on educating the public about the dangers of drug and alochol addiction. Despite these massive expenditures, the powerful vortex of addiction continues. Why? Irving Cohen, MD looks at the profile of the addict, the nature of addiction, the pharmacologic nature of the drugs, and explains the roller coaster syndrome that can trap innocent people. "Addiction: The High-Low Trap" offers a unique perspecive for both the addict and society on how to approach this problem.

232 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992