Answer only one of the following questions. @5 pages. Make citations
Utilizing the book, Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones(Free Online)
1) What has been the role of the Sackler family in the current opioid cruises? How has that family and their company contributed to the crises?
Do not waste our time talking about Arthur Sackler or Terramycin or valium or anything that isnt directly connected to opioids. And you MUST utilize the Dreamland book. DO NOT TAKE ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION OFF OF THE INTERNET.
2) Who were the Xalisco Boys and what is their significance in helping to create the opioid epidemic in the United States? How did they come into being and how did they do things differently than other dealers? According to our book, how do things stand now?
Utilizing the Dreamland book is the assignment, not looking things up online
3) How did most users described in the book come to be addicts? Do you see any recurring themes in their stories? How are these stories affecting places like Ohio?
4) How and why did the medical industry accept that it was safe to prescribe OxyContin? What was the process? Were there any key moments or events?