America's great divide
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In: Opposing viewpoints
What Caused the Opioid Crisis? -- America Has a Long History of Opioid Addiction / Erick Trickey -- The Modern Pharmaceutical Industry Caused the Opioid Crisis / Eve Cable -- A Unique Set of Circumstances Made the Opioid Crisis Particularly Deadly / Sarah DeWeerdt -- The Effects Opioids Have on the Brain Make Them Particularly Dangerous / StoneRidge -- Economic Despair in the US Led to Increased Opioid Addiction and Overdose Deaths / Clark Merrefield -- What Are the Demographics of the Opioid Crisis? -- Rural Communities Are Hit Particularly Hard by the Opioid Crisis / Pew Charitable Trusts -- The Effect of the Opioid Crisis on Urban Populations Has Been Ignored / Carla R. Jackson -- Healthcare Disparities Caused More White Patients to Be Prescribed Opioids than Black Patients / Claudia López Lloreda -- Black Patients Are Getting Left Behind in Opioid Treatment / Kaitlin Sullivan -- Women Are More Likely to Experience Opioid Use Disorder / Krystina Murray -- Men Are at Higher Risk of Overdosing on Opioids / Brown University -- Who Is Responsible for the Opioid Crisis, and Can They Be Held Accountable? -- The US Federal Government Has Led Civil and Criminal Investigations into the Opioid Crisis / United States Department of Justice -- The US Government Is Also Responsible for the Opioid Crisis / Brian Mann -- Pharmaceutical Companies Share the Blame for Damage Caused by the Opioid Crisis / Francie Diep -- Many Americans Hold Doctors Responsible for Opioid Crisis / Dylan Scott -- Accountability for the Opioid Crisis Is Complicated Because Many Are Culpable / Sam Quinones -- The Sackler Family Keeps Trying to Buy Their Way out of Legal Accountability for the Opioid Crisis / Brian Mann -- Can the Opioid Crisis Be Stopped? -- Managing Pain While Reducing Opioid Use Can Help Stop the Opioid Crisis / Michael Kim -- The US Is Not the Only Country with Opioid Issues, but It Can Learn from Other Countries / Keith Humphreys, Jonathan P. Caulkins, and Vanda Felbab-Brown -- Opioids Can Be Made Harder to Abuse / Zaina Qureshi -- Drug Policies Around the World Must Be Changed to Help Beat the Opioid Crisis / Open Society Foundations -- The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made the Opioid Crisis Worse / Dennis Thompson -- Physicians Are Taking Action to Help End the Opioid Crisis / American Medical Association.
In: Current controversies
"Anthology of curated articles exploring cyberterrorism and cyber attacks used to create chaos and fear. The viewpoints in this resource debate the potential damage created by cyberterrorism, how it can be prevented, and who is responsible for policing it"--
In: Current controversies
"With the threat of climate change looming over the present, many consumers and companies have prioritized minimizing their environmental impact through making more sustainable choices. This volume examines the role individual consumption plays in climate change, how companies have attempted to become more sustainable and the effectiveness of these practices, whether countries and local municipalities should regulate consumption, and if it is even possible to change consumption practices enough to meaningfully impact climate change. Through reading opposing perspectives on these questions, readers will become better equipped to form their own opinions on these important issues"--
In: Current controversies
"Since its inception, the United States has been characterized by a two-party political system. It is in many ways indoctrinated in laws and customs, but it does not prevent third parties from participating in the political process. Although no third-party candidate has ever won a presidential election, they have occasionally been elected to local and state positions. Additionally, with issues like environmentalism, immigration, and income inequality receiving more attention, politicians from these parties have also gained greater recognition. This volume examines the role of third parties in American politics and the extent to which they can exercise influence"--