Black Sky: On Addiction and Awakening of the Human Being by Dr. Y
A dark saga of alcoholism, Black Sky: On Addiction and Awakening of the Human Being is inspiring, educational, and at times, horrifying.
The author, identified only as Dr. Y, recalls the first time he passed out drunk – at age 12. He successfully finished medical school, with a failed marriage as a casualty of his secret problem. As a physician, he married again, enjoyed financial success, all while consuming alcohol daily and writing himself illegal opiate prescriptions.
Finally charged with a felony, he found himself in a years-long struggle with the DEA and his private demons of addiction. His recovery […]