The book provides an unflinching look at the opioid crisis, making it a powerful and necessary read.
T Hodson's review in BJGP praises 'Dopesick' for its unflinching look at the opioid crisis, which is predicted to kill more Americans in a decade than HIV has since it emerged in the 1980s. The reviewer appreciates Macy's comprehensive and unvarnished portrayal of the crisis, which is both informative and deeply affecting. They note that the book's detailed accounts of the human impact of the epidemic make it a compelling and essential read. The reviewer also highlights the book's ability to contextualize the crisis within broader societal and economic factors, providing a holistic understanding of the issue.
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Dopesick is an unflinching look at the opioid crisis in the US.
The book is predicted to kill more Americans in a decade than HIV has since it emerged in the 1980s.
Macy's comprehensive and unvarnished portrayal of the crisis is both informative and deeply affecting.