Covering the opioid epidemic—from the individual patient to illegal synthetic fentanyl coming across the borders and into our communities—experts within the Methodist University community came together to publish a unique book that examines the impact of these drugs on our society.
Covering the opioid epidemic—from the individual patient to illegal synthetic fentanyl coming across the borders and into our communities—experts within the Methodist University community came together to publish a unique book that examines the impact of these drugs on our society.
The recently published book, “Opioids 360: A Multidisciplinary Examination of an American Tragedy,” was edited by MU Criminal Justice Professors Sarah and Eric See and has chapters by 12 current and former MU professors and six undergraduate students. Criminologists, economists, psychologists, and medical doctors are among the experts who collaborated on this project with the singular goal of breaking down a complex problem for public consumption.
“This book brings together the expertise of current and former Methodist University faculty members to aid the community in healing and recovering from the opioid epidemic,” said Dr. Eric See. “In addition, MU undergraduate students were published for the first time in this book. Their chapters were designed to educate and help their fellow college students across the country dealing with opioids and prescriptions medication issues.”
Released by the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, the new book takes a full circle look at the problems presented by opioids and offers concrete policy recommendations and solutions to some of the biggest issues facing our nation today. The book is already listed as a source by the National Institute of Health.
“For experts from various academic divisions to come together to produce something so important for our local and national community, at a time when we need it most, is impressive,” said Sarah See. “But to also have six Methodist University undergraduate students published shows the quality of education and opportunity students at MU are afforded.”
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