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toofondofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is such an important book and one I’m so glad I read but it was a tough read. I’ve been interested in the rise of the opioid epidemic for a few years now but even so this book was still so eye-opening to me. Macy gives the stats and the politics but she also really focuses on the personal giving us the stories of people from all walks of life who have ended up addicted to opioids in one form or another. This book made me angry at how people are being failed by the system but it was also incredibly moving, I felt so emotional as I got to the end. This is not an easy read but it’s a book I highly recommend.
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
itmustbemiriam's review against another edition
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5.0
Oof, this was such a tough but necessary read. The opioid crisis has been around for as long as I can remember, but seeing how it started makes me simultaneously angry and sad. So many people knew for such a long time that this was a problem, while pharma companies and doctors just continued to line their pockets. One of my favorite parts was the interviews with many different addicts, humanizing the crisis and giving a face and backstory to the addicted we may see or know. Really well written and deeply researched, this book is a must-read.
evie123's review against another edition
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3.0
eweaver1028's review against another edition
5.0
Such a thoroughly horrifying read. The author does a great job of describing the full scope of the opioid crisis, from historical aspects, to the rise of Big Pharma, to the explosion of heroin use. The countless personal stories are very upsetting, but necessary in order to highlight the deep ways people have been impacted by opioids and prescription drug abuse. A must read for any health care professional or anyone who would like to learn more about the epidemic and what can be done about it.