American Overdose

“Working with Kent Phillips in a clinical setting, he has a full and valuable understanding of the addiction world. This treatise examines multiple aspects and failures in terms of addressing the opioid and drug crisis in the US. He takes us on a journey through the foundations and expansions of drug availability in our communities, governmental failures in halting, shortcomings of our prevention programs, and the weakness of treatment protocols and therapeutics. This work is a must-read for anyone with an interest or involvement in addiction.”


—Bonnie Dendooven, author of Mawasi Index, Trainer at International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals





“Mr. Kent Phillips masterfully provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the current state of opioid crisis and the overall challenges in the American addiction treatment system. Drawing from his successful business executive experience and personal recovery journey, he engages the reader in trying to find better and more efficient solutions to the deadly disease of addiction. Brilliant and thrilling, a must read!”


—Dr. Elena Volfson, Mayo Clinic, Addiction Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic Medical School