Barnes & Noble From the Front Lines of Appalachian Addiction Crisis: Healthcare Providers Discuss Opioids, Meth and Recovery at Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN
Stories from doctors, nurses, and therapists dealing on a daily basis with the opioid crisis in Appalachia are often heartbreaking. Yet those told here also inspire with practical advice on how to assist with addiction, from a grass-roots to a policy level. This is a history document, showing how we got here; an evidenced indictment of current policies failing those who need them most; an affirmation that Appalachia solves its own problems; and a collection of suggestions for best practices moving forward.
Stories from doctors, nurses, and therapists dealing on a daily basis with the opioid crisis in Appalachia are often heartbreaking. Yet those told here also inspire with practical advice on how to assist with addiction, from a grass-roots to a policy level. This is a history document, showing how we got here; an evidenced indictment of current policies failing those who need them most; an affirmation that Appalachia solves its own problems; and a collection of suggestions for best practices moving forward.
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