Books by Dr. Michael McGee
Explore Dr. McGee’s award-winning books offering compassionate, practical guidance for understanding
addiction and creating a meaningful path toward recovery.
The Joy of Recovery
Are you ready to break free from addiction and begin building a more fulfilling life? Dr. Michael McGee’s award-winning book, The Joy of Recovery, offers a unique 12-step approach for healing the wounds that contribute to addiction, managing distress, and rediscovering the ability to experience joy.
Readers will learn:
- How to transform suffering into greater joy
- How to act according to their values despite fear
- Why risk and failure should not prevent growth
- How passion and wholehearted living can help overcome life’s obstacles
What experts in the addiction field are saying about The Joy of Recovery
“At last a self-help book that really works. Anyone who reads and applies these teachings can get clean and stay sober.”
—Edward Kaufman, M.D.
Founding president of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and current medical director of Northbound Treatment Services
“There are many books on recovery but every now and again a book is published that best captures what it takes to recover from addiction. Dr. McGee has done just that. I have been in the field for over four decades and I must say I learned a lot from reading [The Joy of Recovery] and you will too.”
— Allen Berger, Ph.D.
Clinical Director, The Institute of Optimal Recovery and Emotional Sobriety Author of 12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery and 12 Smart Things to do When the Booze and Drugs are Gone
101 Things to Know If You Are Addicted to Painkillers
Painkiller addiction can leave people feeling ashamed, isolated, and uncertain about where to turn. Drawing on his experience treating thousands of individuals with addiction, Dr. McGee explains the condition in clear, compassionate language and reminds readers that they are not alone.
This book examines what causes addiction, why shame can prevent people from seeking treatment, and how healing and recovery are possible with the right understanding and support.
