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 portraits of families and first responders determined to ameliorate this crisis, each facet of the opioid epidemic comes into focus.

From small Virginia towns to distant cities and once-idyllic farm towns, Macy investigates the powerful forces that led America's doctors and patients to embrace a medical culture where overtreatment with painkillers became the norm.

With gripping storytelling and unforgettable characters, "Dopesick" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the root causes of this national crisis and how it has persisted for so long.