Dreamland

Résumé du livre

Sam Quinones is an American journalist and author, known for his work at the LA Times, as well as his books on Mexico, which include True Tales from Another Mexico and Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream.

The opiate crisis, rooted in decades of misinformation, aggressive marketing, and systemic exploitation, unfolded as a devastating public health emergency. Purdue Pharma’s deceptive promotion of OxyContin as a nonaddictive, safer alternative to other painkillers catalyzed widespread misuse, with overdose deaths soaring alongside prescription rates. Misinterpretations of studies like the "Porter and Jick" letter dismantled caution around opioids, while terms like "pseudoaddiction" justified escalating dosages. The crisis deepened as addicts transitioned from prescription pills to heroin, fueled by innovative, customer-focused networks like the Xalisco Boys, whose black tar heroin infiltrated underserved markets. Communities like Portsmouth, Ohio, became epicenters of addiction, driven by pill mills and economic despair, while grassroots efforts and legal actions began to challenge the epidemic’s grip. Despite delayed recognition, stories of resilience and recovery, alongside growing awareness, signaled the possibility of transformation amid the wreckage.

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