Catherine Browne’s clear explanations of the various natural and traditional therapies she recommends, as well as her practical suggestions for accessible herbs, fill a significant gap in current strategies for treating opioid dependency and will be much appreciated by sufferers and healthcare professionals alike.

This easy-to-read book offers a practical roadmap to recovery through the use of Chinese medicine and other natural therapies. Its unique approach and non-judgmental tone make it a great resource for people struggling with addiction.

Opioid addiction is incredibly difficult to treat and, beyond detox and Methadone, most people are not aware of other options. Thankfully, Dr. Catherine Brown has written a much-needed manual outlining the successful treatments she uses in her clinic to support opiate withdrawal and help her patients stay addiction-free. She clearly describes how the use of acupuncture, herbs, aromatherapy, meditation, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplements can help make the difference between vibrant health and the continuing curse of addiction.

Dr. Browne has written a very important text for our time. Her clear and straightforward language can inform families and individuals, and her expertise and thorough research will give practitioners a much-needed professional guide. Her passion and dedication to contributing something positive to the issue of opioid addiction comes through in every chapter.

Dr. Browne provides explanations of how and why acupuncture and other natural therapies are effective in a way that is easy to understand, not only for the lay person but for any Western medical professional seeking to provide patients with a natural alternative to pain management.

I found Natural Therapies for Overcoming Opioid Dependency to be not only insightful and educational, but proof that there are viable options for the countless people suffering from opioid dependence. Dr. Browne is truly a pioneer in the fight against our country’s opioid epidemic.