Silent Killer

"Silent Killer: America's Fentanyl Crisis and the Fight for Change" confronts the devastating opioid epidemic sweeping the United States, with a specific focus on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid deadlier than heroin. This book delves into the origins and rapid spread of fentanyl, exploring its illegal drug market presence and its infiltration of the prescription drug supply. We meet the victims, their families, and the communities ravaged by addiction and overdose. "Silent Killer" doesn't just paint a grim picture. It highlights the ongoing fight for change. Explore the work of doctors, activists, and policymakers battling for better addiction treatment, harm reduction strategies, and stricter regulations on powerful opioids. This book is a call to action, urging readers to understand the crisis, support those affected, and advocate for a more compassionate and effective approach to addiction in America.