Review of The United States of Opioids
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Review of The United States of Opioids
[Following is a volunteer review of "The United States of Opioids" by Harry Nelson.]
If you have more than a passing interest in the subject of narcotics, then look no further than The United States of Opioids. Although intended to specifically cover the opioid crisis, a lot has gone into explaining the whole drug problem making this is a valuable reference book on the subject. With the plethora of drugs and a vast number of regulatory bodies out there, many may find the topic confusing. This book sheds light on a range of substance-related issues in a manner that will make this sensitive and complex field a lot more understandable.
The volume navigates the reader through the tragic world of drug addiction in the United States. The author has put in many years of research into the publication of this very comprehensive and essential guide. It is sure to make the reader more understanding and sympathetic to the unfortunate victims who have been forced mainly by circumstance to tread the path of addiction. The author displays a knowledge on the subject that few can hope to emulate and has made the most of his experiences in the field, to document the issues surrounding this controversial subject. Through this book, Harry Nelson has done yeoman service to a sadly neglected segment of American society, one that consists of a significant proportion of the country's population. The publication itself fills a yawning void in the field of research into the world of opioids and drugs and includes a foreword by Lisa Marie Presley who personally experienced drug-related problems. The Author while detailing the effects that various drugs have on people also explains numerous contributory facts. For instance, today's lifestyle with its diminished social interaction, issues such as worker obsolescence due to automation and machine learning, have contributed to exacerbating the problem. A few shocking facts are also exposed, such as having the most inefficient healthcare system in the advanced industrialized world. Finally, he also provides the keys to addressing the crisis.
On the negative side, the book does not seem to have been professionally edited, containing a high proportion of errors. However, the important things such as drug names and technical terms seem to have been well scrutinized, leaving hardly any errors to be found in this area.
It is a treasure trove of information for interested persons. It is a must-have for anyone in the medical profession as a book of reference, and for doctors and pharmacists to use as a guide to the many organizations and drugs available in this specialized if uncertain and confusing field.
I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars only due to the number of editing errors, which prevents me from awarding it an otherwise deserving 4 out of 4.
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The United States of Opioids
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If you have more than a passing interest in the subject of narcotics, then look no further than The United States of Opioids. Although intended to specifically cover the opioid crisis, a lot has gone into explaining the whole drug problem making this is a valuable reference book on the subject. With the plethora of drugs and a vast number of regulatory bodies out there, many may find the topic confusing. This book sheds light on a range of substance-related issues in a manner that will make this sensitive and complex field a lot more understandable.
The volume navigates the reader through the tragic world of drug addiction in the United States. The author has put in many years of research into the publication of this very comprehensive and essential guide. It is sure to make the reader more understanding and sympathetic to the unfortunate victims who have been forced mainly by circumstance to tread the path of addiction. The author displays a knowledge on the subject that few can hope to emulate and has made the most of his experiences in the field, to document the issues surrounding this controversial subject. Through this book, Harry Nelson has done yeoman service to a sadly neglected segment of American society, one that consists of a significant proportion of the country's population. The publication itself fills a yawning void in the field of research into the world of opioids and drugs and includes a foreword by Lisa Marie Presley who personally experienced drug-related problems. The Author while detailing the effects that various drugs have on people also explains numerous contributory facts. For instance, today's lifestyle with its diminished social interaction, issues such as worker obsolescence due to automation and machine learning, have contributed to exacerbating the problem. A few shocking facts are also exposed, such as having the most inefficient healthcare system in the advanced industrialized world. Finally, he also provides the keys to addressing the crisis.
On the negative side, the book does not seem to have been professionally edited, containing a high proportion of errors. However, the important things such as drug names and technical terms seem to have been well scrutinized, leaving hardly any errors to be found in this area.
It is a treasure trove of information for interested persons. It is a must-have for anyone in the medical profession as a book of reference, and for doctors and pharmacists to use as a guide to the many organizations and drugs available in this specialized if uncertain and confusing field.
I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars only due to the number of editing errors, which prevents me from awarding it an otherwise deserving 4 out of 4.
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The United States of Opioids
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