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Beth Macy
History & Commentary
Beth Macy is an American journalist and nonfiction writer whose books include Dopesick, an account of America’s opioid addiction crisis.
Biography
Beth Macy is an American journalist and nonfiction writer born around 1964. She has written five books, including four national bestsellers: Factory Man (2014), Truevine (2016), Dopesick (2018), and Paper Girl (2025). She is also a Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 6th congressional district in 2026.
Her 2018 book Dopesick chronicles more than twenty years of America’s struggle with opioid addiction. Its account begins with the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, follows the spread of addiction in distressed communities in Central Appalachia, and extends to the national crisis described in the book.
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Books by Beth Macy
Dopesick
Dopesick chronicles America’s more than twenty-year struggle with opioid addiction, beginning with OxyContin’s introduction in 1996. It follows addiction’s spread through distressed communities in Central Appalachia to a national crisis.