Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America

The definitive account of America's opioid epidemic, "Dopesick" masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference.

Beth Macy takes us into the epicenter of a national drama that has unfolded over two decades, from boardrooms to courtrooms and into the living rooms of Americans.

With unsparing, compelling, and unforgettably humane portraits of families and first responders determined to ameliorate this epidemic, each facet of the crisis comes into focus.

From a single dealer who sets about turning high school football stars into heroin overdose statistics to the powerful forces that led America's doctors and patients to embrace a medical culture where overtreatment with painkillers became the norm, Macy investigates the origins of this crisis and its devastating impact on communities across the country.

With unputdownable storytelling and a gripping narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Dopesick" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the opioid epidemic and its far-reaching consequences.