Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis - A Path to Healing

Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis is a groundbreaking book that weaves together powerful narratives of hope and resilience with a critical analysis of America’s overdose crisis. Through the lens of those directly affected—families, individuals in recovery, and communities—it delves deep into the systemic failures that have led to this national emergency. With well-researched insight and compelling storytelling by author Maia Szalavitz,...

Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis is a groundbreaking book that weaves together powerful narratives of hope and resilience with a critical analysis of America’s overdose crisis. Through the lens of those directly affected—families, individuals in recovery, and communities—it delves deep into the systemic failures that have led to this national emergency. With well-researched insight and compelling storytelling by author Maia Szalavitz, this book not only sheds light on the personal and societal impacts of addiction and overdose but also offers tangible solutions for change. It urges readers to shift perspectives on a crisis often viewed through a lens of stigma and despair, aiming instead to provide a narrative filled with possibility, justice, and positive outcomes.