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Rhetoric of the Opioid Epidemic: Deaths of Despair in America
Rhetoric of the Opioid Epidemic: Deaths of Despair in America
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The Opioid Epidemic is being framed as a medical issue rather than a moral failing, which holds more potential for solving it through medical treatment and reconnecting sufferers to society. This rhetorical move separates the epidemic from the criminal and immoral frames cast upon the crack epidemic and the initial framing of the AIDS epidemic. Popular culture and governmental response case studies include President Trump's March 19, 2018 address to the nation, ODMAP, news stories, documentaries, and Ben is Back.
Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books
The Rhetoric of the Opioid Epidemic presents a powerful argument that reframes the epidemic as a medical issue rather than a result of moral failing. By adopting this approach, there is greater potential to address the epidemic through medical treatment and facilitate the reintegration of affected individuals back into society. This rhetorical shift distinguishes the opioid crisis from the criminal and immoral narratives that were associated with the crack epidemic and the initial framing of the AIDS epidemic.
To support this argument, various case studies are presented. These include President Trump's March 19, 2018, address to the nation, the ODMAP report produced by the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking in January 2017, news stories from national sources dating from 2015 to 2020 covering the chronic pain management debate, two documentaries, Heroin(e) (2017) and One Nation Under Stress: Deaths of Despair in the United States (2019), and the film Ben is Back (2018).
By examining these case studies, it becomes evident that the medical framing of the opioid epidemic has the potential to shift public perception, encourage comprehensive treatment approaches, and foster a more compassionate and supportive response from governments and society as a whole. This shift is crucial in addressing the complex challenges posed by the epidemic and working towards a healthier and more resilient community.
Weight: 467g
Dimension: 229 x 161 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793626196
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