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Dopesick

Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America
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Dopesick by Beth Macy delves into the origins and impact of America's opioid crisis. The book explores the devastating effects on individuals and communities, examining how pharmaceutical companies, medical practices, and law enforcement have all played roles in this ongoing epidemic. Macy provides a thorough investigation while highlighting personal stories of struggle and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in a gripping exploration of America's opioid crisis. It delves deep into the personal and social impacts of addiction, drawing on extensive research and real-life stories to provide a compelling look at the ongoing epidemic.

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Dopesick

A portrait of the devastating opioid crisis in America from a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who has lived through it.

An unforgettable portrait of the devastating opioid crisis in America from a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who has lived through it.

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Dopesick is essential - The Times

Unfolds with all the pace of a thriller - Observer

A deep – and deeply needed – look into the troubled soul of America - Tom Hanks

Essential reading - New York Times

Dopesick by Beth Macy delves into the heart-wrenching core of America's opioid crisis, offering a grim and necessary portrayal of how prescription drugs have insidiously taken hold of an entire nation. Macy meticulously traces the origins and evolution of the epidemic, starting with small-town doctors' unsuspecting embrace of Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin. The once trustful relationship between patients and their healthcare providers was corroded as the highly addictive nature of these painkillers was deliberately underplayed.

In her incisive and compassionate narrative, Macy weaves together personal stories of addiction, corporate greed, and regulatory failure. She expands on the impact of OxyContin's aggressive marketing tactics that targeted economically vulnerable communities, already grappling with issues of joblessness and poverty. The devastated lives of those addicted and their families are portrayed with sensitivity and depth, highlighting the systemic issues that allow such crises to flourish.

The author further enriches the narrative by posing critical questions from those like a grieving mother seeking justice and understanding following the loss of her son to addiction. Through exhaustive research and poignant storytelling, Macy reveals disturbing insights into how far-reaching the consequences of unchecked pharmaceutical practices can be, ultimately painting a harrowing picture of greed and human vulnerability.

Dopesick is not merely an exposé but a call to action, urging readers to understand the real human costs behind the statistics of the opioid epidemic. Macy’s urgent and gripping account is a vital read for anyone looking to grasp the full breadth of the crisis and the multifaceted efforts needed to combat it. This book serves as a significant anchor for ongoing conversations about healthcare, addiction, and corporate accountability.

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Dopesick by Beth Macy offers a profound exploration of the opioid crisis, blending hard data with personal tragedies to reveal the extensive impact of addiction. Critics praise Macy's comprehensive and compassionate narrative, lauding her ability to interlace harrowing personal stories with in-depth investigative journalism. The book is described as urgent and essential, shedding light on the systemic failures and corporate greed that have exacerbated the epidemic. It is considered a crucial read for understanding the opioid crisis and the broader socio-political dynamics in America.

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ISBN: 9781803284279

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Illustration: 1 x 8pp b&w

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Beth Macy is the author of the widely acclaimed and bestselling books Truevine and Factory Man. Based in Roanoke, Virginia for three decades, her reporting has won more than a dozen national awards, including a Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard.

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