Extended Summary - Dreamland: Based On The Book By Sam Quinones

EXTENDED SUMMARY

DREAMLAND

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SAM QUINONES

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Rise of the Opiate Epidemic

The Xalisco Boys and Black Tar Heroin

Purdue Pharma and the Birth of OxyContin

Dreamland in Portsmouth, Ohio

Pain as the Fifth Vital Sign

Socioeconomic and Regional Impacts

Transition from Pills to Heroin

Stories of Addiction and Recovery

Law Enforcement and Policy Responses

General Analysis of Dreamland

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Dreamland” by Sam Quinones explores the origins and impact of the opioid epidemic in the United States. The book examines how a combination of factors—economic decline, the rise of powerful pharmaceutical companies, and the emergence of heroin trafficking networks—fueled a national crisis. Quinones delves into the stories of individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction, highlighting the devastating consequences on both personal and societal levels. Through personal narratives and detailed analysis, Dreamland sheds light on the interconnected forces driving the epidemic and emphasizes the human toll of widespread addiction and overdose.

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Release date

Audiobook: 28 November 2024