Sam Quinones
What’s inside
Dreamland, by Sam Quinones, is a gripping narrative of the opioid crisis in the United States. It paints a vivid picture of the rise of heroin use and the role of pharmaceutical companies in fueling the epidemic. The author explores how the collapse of community in America created a void filled by narcotics, and how rampant opioid prescriptions led to widespread addiction.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the socio-economic factors contributing to the opioid crisis
- Gaining insights into the role of pharmaceutical companies in healthcare issues
- Learning about the history and current state of drug abuse in America
- Comprehending the potential solutions to the drug epidemic
Key Points
- Collapse of American communities and its socio-economic impacts
- Rise of heroin use in America
- Role of pharmaceutical companies in opioid crisis
- Impacts of rampant opioid prescriptions
- Connection between poverty and drug addiction
- Effects of opioid crisis on American families
- Need for effective policy responses
Who’s it For
- Sociologists
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
- Historians
- General readers interested in contemporary issues
About the author
Sam Quinones is a renowned journalist and author specializing in subjects related to Mexico and the Mexican-American population. With his unique storytelling style, he adeptly provides in-depth analysis of complex social issues.