HOOKED

A Concise Guide to the Underlying Mechanics of Addiction and Treatment for Patients, Families, and Providers
By Arwen Podesta, MD, with Ali Nakip, MD, and Elizabeth "Ellie" Richardson, MD

HOOKED distills Dr. Podesta's clinical experience and the latest addiction science into a clear, accessible guide. It explains what happens in the brain during addiction, why it's a medical condition rather than a moral failing, and what effective, evidence-based treatment looks like.

Written for patients, families, and clinicians alike, HOOKED emphasizes the modifiable factors that shape brain health and recovery: nutrition, sleep, stress, environmental exposures, spirituality, and social connection.

A second edition of HOOKED is in the works. Stay tuned.

Who It's For

Patients

Understand what's happening in your brain and body.

Families

Learn how to support a loved one without losing yourself.

Clinicians

A concise, shareable resource for patient education.