Scott Russell Surasky

Scott Russell Surasky (born July 6, 1981) is an American neurologist, addiction medicine physician, and author. He serves as the medical director of Bridge Back to Life, a substance use treatment program in New York.
Education
Surasky graduated in 2009 from the New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine and attended neurology residency program at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He is board-certified in neurology and addiction medicine certifications granted by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine (2015). and efforts to address the opioid crisis.
Surasky authored a book titled This Book Will Save Your Life, a Simon & Schuster publication on non-opioid addiction recovery strategies, which includes a foreword by Drew Pinsky (MD)and an endorsement by Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Media commentary
Addiction and substance use
In May 2019, Surasky appeared on Fox Business’s Cavuto: Coast to Coast to discuss the opioid crisis following the death of a Columbine survivor. He was also featured in NewsNation discussing national Adderall shortages and stimulant overuse risks. In 2023, Surasky was quoted in both Fox News and the New York Post about cannabis use trends among young adults.
Public health and COVID-19 policy
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Surasky appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss mask mandates affecting developmentally disabled children. He also spoke about the neurological risks of wildfire-related air pollution during the 2025 California wildfires. Surasky has commented on evolving vaccine policies, including FDA proposals for annual COVID-19 boosters on One America News, and discussed the psychological toll of school closures and mandates on Newsmax.
Cognitive health and aging in leadership
In July 2024, Surasky appeared on Cavuto Live to discuss President Biden’s debate performance, suggesting symptoms of vascular dementia. His commentary was cited in The Hill and in The Economic Times of India.
Podcast appearances
Surasky has appeared on national podcasts discussing neurological health, addiction recovery, and public health ethics. These include:
* The Dr. Drew Podcast
* Real AF with Andy Frisella (three appearances)
* The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
* Kreatures of Habit

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