Journalist Beth Macy has covered the opioid crisis as a reporter Involving herself with addicts trying to get clean. She has seen families grieving after overdose deaths, she has had discussions with heroin dealers, read drug studies and paged thru court documents. Yet thru the journey still finds reason to be hopeful with those facing addiction are attempting to build a life and a better future for themselves and their families.
Her new book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America attempts to capture the size of the crisis.