Subjects / The opioid epidemic

Best books to learn The opioid epidemic, in order

The American opioid epidemic came in waves — prescription pills, then heroin, then illicit fentanyl — and no single villain explains all three.

Build your own The opioid epidemic list →Browse all paths

Reading paths for the opioid epidemic

Popular the opioid epidemic books

Related reading

Frequently asked questions

How should I approach learning the opioid epidemic?
The American opioid epidemic came in waves — prescription pills, then heroin, then illicit fentanyl — and no single villain explains all three.
What's a good book to start the opioid epidemic with?
A strong starting point is Dopesick by Beth Macy. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the opioid epidemic?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The AIDS epidemic.

Related subjects