New books on the opioid epidemic are popping up on shelves with great regularity now. The latest, and one of the most promising, is “American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts” by Chris McGreal. He is a reporter for the well-regarded UK newspaper and site, The Guardian, and has won several awards for his reporting of the Rwandan genocide, Israel/Palestine, and on the impact of economic recession in America.
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Elizabeth Hayes serves readers well in ‘The Price of Addiction’
A multi-part series, “The Price of Addiction,” in the Portland Business Journal is a carefully reported and clearly written set of articles that tackle a tough issue — one that needs more attention in our region …
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National discussion grows about Suboxone
A well-written article by writer Jason Cherkis on the Huffington Post site describes one man’s experience with heroin addiction and raises thoughtful questions about treatment options.
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CODA services needed on Oregon coast
The Oregon coast is in dire need of treatment services for substance use disorders, and CODA is in discussion with local officials and citizens about creating a program in Seaside. Read R.J.Marx of the Daily …
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