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.]
The book The United States of Opioids by Harry Nelson is a complete book on the origin and history of the drug overdose crisis which rocked The United States and caused many unfortunate deaths. The author has done a committed research on how human greed and ignorance had contributed to the gigantic growth of this menace. He has narrated in detail the role of each of the factors which contributed the process, starting right from the victim himself / herself who had resorted to using drugs to manage pain, anxiety, depression etc., service providers who recommended the drug, pharmaceutical companies which promoted the drugs in order to reap huge profits at the cost of precious human lives, insurance companies which did not cover treatment costs for de-addiction treatment, actions initiated by the federal government and their success or otherwise. Then the author proceeds to provide a road map for arresting further spr eading and control of the menace.
I like this book for its sincerity of purpose and commitment to the public cause. The author has not spared any one or anything in his analysis and has discussed the issue threadbare. He provides the federal government's fight against the problem which was rapidly causing deaths due to overdose and has discussed the healthcare policies and legal enactments initiated by the government. He also narrates how inadequate or absence of insurance coverage made the de-addiction treatment expensive and drove victims to seek assistance from centres operating without licence.
I have rated this book with 4 out of 4 stars since I found the book wholesome and complete with Glossary. I observed only one grammatical error. The relevant details are well compiled and presented. The book is complete in all respects in the sense that it not only traces the origin and growth of the problem but also provides a roadmap for arresting and controlling the issue. The author strongly advocates the dictum ‘self help is the best help' by suggesting that the public be aware of the dangers in seeking outside assistance in pain management, and recommends self help strategies such as prayer etc. to tolerate and get over pain to the extent possible.
I would recommend this book to one and all, since it has a message for all, particularly the general public of all ages, who need to be aware of the dangers in seeking medical assistance to manage pain, immediate gratification, manage anxiety, depression etc which make a person abuse drugs and develop dependency. It could happen to anyone. This book contains all the information one needs to know to prevent himself or herself from becoming a victim.
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The United States of Opioids
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The book The United States of Opioids by Harry Nelson is a complete book on the origin and history of the drug overdose crisis which rocked The United States and caused many unfortunate deaths. The author has done a committed research on how human greed and ignorance had contributed to the gigantic growth of this menace. He has narrated in detail the role of each of the factors which contributed the process, starting right from the victim himself / herself who had resorted to using drugs to manage pain, anxiety, depression etc., service providers who recommended the drug, pharmaceutical companies which promoted the drugs in order to reap huge profits at the cost of precious human lives, insurance companies which did not cover treatment costs for de-addiction treatment, actions initiated by the federal government and their success or otherwise. Then the author proceeds to provide a road map for arresting further spr eading and control of the menace.
I like this book for its sincerity of purpose and commitment to the public cause. The author has not spared any one or anything in his analysis and has discussed the issue threadbare. He provides the federal government's fight against the problem which was rapidly causing deaths due to overdose and has discussed the healthcare policies and legal enactments initiated by the government. He also narrates how inadequate or absence of insurance coverage made the de-addiction treatment expensive and drove victims to seek assistance from centres operating without licence.
I have rated this book with 4 out of 4 stars since I found the book wholesome and complete with Glossary. I observed only one grammatical error. The relevant details are well compiled and presented. The book is complete in all respects in the sense that it not only traces the origin and growth of the problem but also provides a roadmap for arresting and controlling the issue. The author strongly advocates the dictum ‘self help is the best help' by suggesting that the public be aware of the dangers in seeking outside assistance in pain management, and recommends self help strategies such as prayer etc. to tolerate and get over pain to the extent possible.
I would recommend this book to one and all, since it has a message for all, particularly the general public of all ages, who need to be aware of the dangers in seeking medical assistance to manage pain, immediate gratification, manage anxiety, depression etc which make a person abuse drugs and develop dependency. It could happen to anyone. This book contains all the information one needs to know to prevent himself or herself from becoming a victim.
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The United States of Opioids
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