Drugged to Death: The Health Crisis of Our Generation Volume 1

Autor*innen

• Tom Jefferson

Parameter

• 314 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Alkohol

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The book delves into the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic, which has claimed over 560,000 lives and left 50 million Americans addicted. It critiques the pharmaceutical industry's role in perpetuating this crisis, highlighting how companies like Purdue Pharma prioritized profits over public health. The narrative reveals the alarming statistics of overdose deaths, particularly among younger populations, and underscores the struggles faced by families and communities. It also discusses the insufficient governmental response and the overwhelming burden on law enforcement and emergency services.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback