The Bipolar Addict
Drinks, Drugs, Delirium and Why Sober is the New Cool
by Conor Bezane
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Pub Date Jun 21 2019 | Archive Date May 31 2019
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Description
The Bipolar Addict: Drinks, Drugs, Delirium & Why Sober Is the New Cool provides an insider’s look into the world of those suffering from manic depression plus addiction. These true stories of survival, including the author’s own, offer insight into the oft-maligned world of mental illness, as well as a frequently overlooked, endlessly fascinating facet of the human condition.
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Author is available for interviews, blog tours, autographed tours, autographed book giveaways, contests, and book club discussions.
Advance Praise
"In his unflinching memoir, Conor Bezane chronicles his struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction. The stories he tells are harrowing yet hopeful as he offers a rare glimpse into the mind of someone who turns to alcohol and drugs in a desperate — yet all too common — attempt to soothe a chemically misfiring brain. A must-read for people grappling with the double whammy of a mood disorder coupled with addiction — and those who love them.” - Betsy Forhan, Executive Producer, National Geographic Channel
“Conor Bezane sees through the darkness with startling clarity in this powerful, unsentimental journal of descent into madness and back again.”- Jim Fraenkel, former Vice President, MTV News
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About the Author:
Conor Bezane is a music-meister and pop culture journalist based in Chicago. Some of his career highlights include interviewing Robert De Niro, Green Day, Kirsten Dunst, and the Beastie Boys, among others. He has covered major music and movie events such as Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, and the Tribeca Film Festival. In addition to music, Conor has also penned articles on topics such as Columbine and the crisis in Darfur. He recently celebrated his seven-year sobriety anniversary.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781947341340 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
April F, Reviewer
I received a copy of "The Bipolar Addict" from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley! I am always interested in any book about addiction and mental health as I am a recovering alcoholic myself so I can relate to SO much of what is written. I myself am not bipolar but I have many people that I love who are diagnosed bipolar and struggle with addiction so I was very interested in this book. I loved the honesty in this book about both the author's addiction struggles and his bipolar struggles. I think this book would be great for anyone who is struggling with dual diagnosis. These types of books make people feel not so alone and not so unique which is important. I appreciated his humor as well. Highly recommend!
Jenny S, Educator
This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about the connection between bipolar and drug addiction. Both in episodes of mania and depression.
Christine P, Reviewer
After reading this book I truly have a better understanding about bipolar. I have known people who suffer with this but never quite understood.
Wow what an eye opener to bipolar and addiction. Recommend to anyone wanting to learn more or is dealing with someone suffering. Definitely worth reading!!!
Kade G, Reviewer
Thank to netgalley and the author/publisher for the Arc for my honest review.
Definite eye opener to the world of bipolar. If you have relatives or friends that have bipolar, check this out. It’ll give you some insight on what they go through.
rebecca b, Reviewer
The first half of this book tells Conor’s story of having Bipolar and also being a drug and alcohol addict. It looks at the link between the mood changes and the use of the drugs and alcohol and how recovery isn’t easy but it is possible as long as you do what works for you and work with a doctor to figure out the best medication.
The second half shows other people from Chicago from a mixture of social classes who have bipolar and struggle with addiction showing that often the two go hand in hand,
I found it really interesting to read and I do believe that if someone with bipolar and addiction struggles read it then they would gain the perspective that they don’t need to go through it alone and that there is help for both, not just one or the other.
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