Download The United States of Opioids A Prescription For Liberating A Nation In Pain Harry Nelson 9781946633323 Books

Product details Hardcover 224 pages Publisher ForbesBooks (March 26, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 1946633321

The United States of Opioids A Prescription For Liberating A Nation In Pain Harry Nelson 9781946633323 Books Reviews

• I've been "following" the opioid crisis for years reading books and articles about it and hearing first-hand horror stories. Yet Harry Nelson's "The United States of Opioids" is the first I've read that covers brilliantly how long civilization has been living with the curse of opioid addiction, its escalation - in harrowing charts and graphs, and the roles pharma and the healthcare system itself have played in creating the crisis. The book is also among the first to present the case for needed physical pain therapies, including the proactive role that medical marijuana has the potential to play in "liberating a nation in pain." Most important, it concludes with what each of us can do to help turn the tide of addiction that's washing out hundreds of thousands of precious lives. I strongly recommend this book to anyone in healthcare, education, law enforcement, politics, and - especially - to parents.
• This book provides a very clear, easily understood view of how the opioid crisis started, the context in which it has unfolded and has been "managed" to date, and a thoughtful vision for what needs to change. If you're concerned about the opioid crisis--whether as a health provider, family member of someone struggling with addiction, a community leader or a policy person--this book is a must-read.
• The US of Opioids opens your eyes to this far-reaching epidemic. This book truly offers you insight regardless of whether you are the one struggling with addiction, a friend or family member of someone struggling with addiction or a health care provider. I've already sent 2 copies to those that I know facing this dark struggle. This book provides those struggling with addiction the chance to come out of the darkness into the light.
• To say this book is a "must read" sounds cliche, but it's true! I have not been touched personally by the opioid crisis that is hitting our country, but only by the grace of God. This book provides a great history and education about the crisis! Eye-opening! Family and friends I know take pain meds...some of them opioids. You think OxyContin is safe just because your doctor gives it to you? Think again! This book has opened my eyes to so much, and I am now reading it a second time to learn more!
• I found this book extremely eye-opening, easy to read and to understand!
  Everyone needs to read this book....those in healthcare, policymakers and those who have or have not been touched by the Opioid crisis.
  We have a public health crisis and we need to wake up.
• This book is an eye opener! Such great and well researched insights and solutions to deal with the opioid crisis. Must read for everyone out there.
• An incredibly sane, comprehensive, and compassionate approach to confronting a national crisis. This should be required reading for everyone affected by the devastation and tragedy of opioid addiction. The unbridled greed and insatiable appetites of the corporate forces pushing these drugs must be stopped, and the only way to do that is by shining a light on these problems and practices. Nelson has just created one heck of a flashlight.
• I was fortunate enough to read this book prior to its official release. Harry does a tremendous job explaining historical facts and interweaving practical conclusions and opinions. This is a terrific read!