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Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic
by Sam Quinones
Dreamland is the exploration of the opioid and heroine addiction crises in the U.S. that began in the mid-90s. The book describes how changes in the approach to treating and managing pain combined with aggressive pharmaceutical marketing led to an increase in the use of opioids. Dealers from a small town in Mexico were able to take advantage of this changing culture by bring black tar heroine into the U.S. and selling it to addicts who could no longer afford the opioids' high street price.
I tried my best to give a simple description, but there is so much more to this book. I purchased this through a two-for-one deal on Audible and I’m glad I did. I don’t think this book would have been on my radar without this promotion. It was fascinating, albeit a bit repetitive at times. If you’re a fan of documentaries, it’s definitely worth a listen (or read).
I tried my best to give a simple description, but there is so much more to this book. I purchased this through a two-for-one deal on Audible and I’m glad I did. I don’t think this book would have been on my radar without this promotion. It was fascinating, albeit a bit repetitive at times. If you’re a fan of documentaries, it’s definitely worth a listen (or read).