Lance M. Dodes M.D.

About the Author

Lance M. Dodes, M.D., is a distinguished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst renowned for his groundbreaking work on the emotional underpinnings of addiction. With decades of clinical experience at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School and the Betty Ford Center, Dr. Dodes has dedicated his career to demystifying addictive behaviors, challenging conventional wisdom, and offering compassionate, evidence-based pathways to recovery. In his seminal book, The Heart of Addiction: A New Approach to Understanding and Managing Alcoholism and Other Addictive Behaviors – A Radical Psychiatrist's Guide to Emotional Roots and Recovery, he explores how addictions stem from profound emotional pain rather than mere moral failings, empowering readers with practical strategies for healing. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Dodes continues to influence the fields of mental health and addiction treatment through his insightful writings and therapeutic innovations.