Addict in recovery resumes writing column for Appalachian newspapers after relapsing and going into treatment

Lee's book

A recovering drug addict who writes a column for newspapers in Appalachian Kentucky and Tennessee, and published a book, has relapsed, gone back into treatment and resumed his column.

Phillip Lee's return column for the Clinton County News in Albany emphasizes the nature of addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease; the humanity of those suffering it, and the promise of treatment. Kentucky Health News has a report.