Dreamland

The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic

Sam Quinones

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Chris Sacca: "Powerful read."

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"Dreamland" by Sam Quinones is a gripping and eye-opening exploration of the opioid crisis that has ravaged America. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Quinones delves into the origins of this devastating epidemic, tracing its roots back to the rise of prescription painkillers.

With masterful narrative skills, the author takes readers on a journey across America, unveiling how the pharmaceutical industry aggressively marketed and promoted highly addictive pain medications like OxyContin. This created a demand that would ultimately lead to a tragic and widespread addiction crisis.

Quinones uncovers how the influx of Mexican drug traffickers capitalizing on this demand transformed small towns across the United States into "Pill Mill" epicenters. These towns became known as "Dreamland," where cheap black tar heroin flooded the market, giving users a cheaper and deadlier alternative to prescription opiates.

The author weaves together personal stories, revealing the devastating impact the crisis has had on individuals, families, and communities. He also explores the complicity of doctors, pharmacists, and policymakers, shedding light on the flawed healthcare system that facilitated the spread of addiction.

In "Dreamland," Quinones confronts the factors that contributed to the crisis while also examining the few communities that managed to turn the tide through innovative approaches to treatment and prevention.

A powerful and thought-provoking work, "Dreamland" offers a comprehensive analysis of the forces that propelled America into this epidemic and serves as a wake-up call for the urgent need for reforms in healthcare, drug policy, and addiction treatment.

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