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• Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation

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  Guided meditation is at your fingertips. Simply call in from anywhere to reduce your stress, quiet your mind and set your intentions.

• Stash

  My Life in Hiding

  Cathcart Robbins, Laura,

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  A heartfelt memoir about addiction, attempted recovery and the struggles inherent in both, this story also touches on issues of class and race, with plenty of heart.

• Raising Lazarus

  Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis

  Macy, Beth,

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  After examining the causes of the opioid crisis in her book "Dopesick," journalist Macy shifts to the stories of people working to triage the damage in communities across the country. From court battles to grieving families, it's a striking read.

• The Least of Us

  True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth

  Quinones, Sam, 1958-

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  An excellent examination of the complicated history of synthetic drugs in the U.S., this book covers everything from production to marketing to the users. If you're looking for a nuanced read with vivid portraits of people, grab this.

• The Blues Brothers

  An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of An American Film Classic

  De Visé, Daniel,

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  For a fascinating read about Hollywood that's also an emotional look at friendship and loss, try this book about the making of the iconic film "The Blues Brothers." The portrait of Belushi in particular offers a clear-eyed portrait of his addiction.

• Fentanyl, Inc.

  How Rogue Chemists Are Creating the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic

  Westhoff, Ben,

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  Investigates the industries that have created a prescription drug addiction epidemic and the government agencies stepping up to combat the problem.

• Undoing Drugs

  the Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction

  Szalavitz, Maia,

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  This overview of harm reduction in relation to drug addiction includes memoir elements as well as a carefully researched and empathetic argument for an intriguing approach to treatment.

• The Way That Leads Among the Lost

  Life, Death, and Hope in Mexico City's Anexos

  Garcia, Angela, 1971-

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  If you're curious to explore beyond America's borders, this thoughtful and immersive book takes readers into the anexos, or informal rehab-like facilities, in both Mexico and the U.S.

• Punch Me Up to the Gods

  Broome, Brian,

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  This coming-of-age story takes readers into Broome's experiences growing up gay in early 1980s Ohio, and offers a poignant examination of the ways trauma and substance use bleed into one another.

• Rehab

  An American Scandal

  Walter, Shoshana,

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  From looking at individuals seeking help to examining the complex web of America's profit-driven healthcare system, this deeply researched investigation looks at addiction treatment in the U.S.

• It's Hard for Me to Live With Me

  a Memoir

  Chapman, Rex,

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  A fascinating memoir that dives into how professional athletes can sometimes deal with the injuries and pain that come with the job, and a deeply personal look at the way recovery can be a journey over time.

• Original Sins

  a Memoir

  Hill, Matt Rowland, 1984-

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  Written by the son of a Baptist minister in Wales, this harrowing memoir takes readers into his struggles with addiction. It's an unflinching read about family and faith in his journey.

• Do No Harm

  the Opioid Epidemic

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  This documentary includes extensive interviews with medical professionals, as it examines the causes of America's opioid epidemic and delves into treatments to support those struggling.

• Don't Forget Me

  a Lifeline of Hope for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction

  Grant, Steve M,

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  Grant shares practical suggestions with action steps for parents and reminds them they are not alone on this journey.

• EBSCOhost Research Databases. Consumer Health Complete

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  If you'd like to explore academic and scientific articles or research related to addiction and overdose, try the Consumer Health Complete database.

• International Overdose Awareness Day Website

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  One of the aims of International Overdose Awareness Day is to increase awareness of evidence-based strategies and tools that can help prevent overdoses from occurring, and its website includes this page with tips for overdose prevention. Note: Link…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just for You! | Jefferson County Public Library

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