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Beth Macy's Dopesick.

Arthur Robin Williams, Frances R Levin

    Cerebrum : the Dana Forum on Brain Science
    |February 13, 2019
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    America's opioid epidemic has devastating statistics, but Beth Macy’s book reveals the underlying social and economic factors. Her decades of reporting in Appalachia highlight the human impact of this crisis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sociology
    • American Studies

    Background:

    • The opioid epidemic in the United States is a major public health crisis with significant human and economic costs.
    • Statistics reveal the scale of the crisis, including overdose deaths and the number of individuals with opioid use disorder.
    • Central Appalachia is identified as a key region in the origin and progression of the modern opioid epidemic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the social and economic trends contributing to the opioid epidemic.
    • To provide a narrative account of the opioid crisis through the lens of ordinary people's experiences.
    • To contextualize the epidemic within a specific, historically significant region.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigative journalism spanning three decades.

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  • Qualitative research focusing on personal stories and community impacts.
  • Analysis of socio-economic factors in central Appalachia.

    • Main Results:

    • The opioid epidemic is deeply intertwined with social and economic challenges in affected communities.
    • Personal narratives illustrate the profound human toll of opioid addiction.
    • Central Appalachia serves as a critical case study for understanding the epidemic's roots.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the opioid epidemic requires examining its social and economic determinants.
    • Qualitative, human-centered reporting is essential for a comprehensive grasp of the crisis.
    • Addressing the opioid epidemic necessitates tackling underlying socio-economic issues.