Dreamland by Sam Quinones
The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the opioid crisis in America, tracing its origins and examining its devastating impact. It delves into the lives of addicts, doctors, drug traffickers, and families affected by the epidemic, providing a comprehensive look at the complex factors that contributed to the crisis. The narrative also discusses the role of pharmaceutical companies and uncovers how the aggressive marketing of painkillers led to widespread addiction. Additionally, it sheds light on the black tar heroin trade, revealing how it has infiltrated small towns and suburban communities.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)