Follow Dr. Webster on Substack
Going forward, all my new articles will appear on Substack. This will give us a cleaner, more reliable way to stay connected with thoughtful, evidence-based commentary on pain, addiction, health policy, and the science that matters most to patients, and people interested in the health-related topics I write about.
My Forthcoming Book: Deconstructing Toxic Narratives
I’m very pleased to share the cover of my forthcoming book, Deconstructing Toxic Narratives: Data, Disparities, and a New Path Forward in the Opioid Crisis.
I wrote this book because the public conversation about the opioid crisis has too often been shaped by oversimplification. The crisis cannot be understood through blame alone. It is also a story about pain, trauma, inequality, stigma, policy, and the larger environments in which suffering takes root.
My hope is that this book will contribute to a more honest, humane, and evidence-informed conversation—and to a better path forward.
With gratitude to my co-author, Sarah Eichberg, and to Springer.
When is it coming out? Where can we find it?
Hi Lynne,
You should be able to find the book on Amazon on May 28, 2026. Please let me know if you have any trouble finding it online.
Thank you for asking. I hope your son and you are both well. Please stay in touch.