A raw memoir of opioid addiction, tracing Nick Bush's personal struggle and the devastating impact on his community.
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A raw memoir of opioid addiction, tracing Nick Bush's personal struggle and the devastating impact on his community.
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A passionate and heart-wrenching memoir of tragedy and perseverance from a former opioid addict in an opioid addicted community, and an up-close look at America's new health crisis. Behind closed doors, thirty-six million people around the world abuse opioids, three million of them are in the US. Nick Bush was one of them. Forty-five thousand people in the US die annually from the disease, two lives lost to it were Nick's sister and brother, three were his friends. Opioid addiction is recognized...
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Sexual content
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References to infidelity; minimal sexual content with no graphic details
Violence & gore
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Mentions of gun violence, murders, blood, and community violence tied to addiction
Profanity
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Frequent cursing and strong language throughout
Substance use
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Central theme of opioid addiction, abuse, overdose deaths, and recovery struggles
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Faith and family support recovery; some religious messaging in later sections
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Examines the opioid crisis as a national health and social issue
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of self-harm, suicide, grief, and multiple overdose deaths
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, and systemic suffering
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