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Prescription for Pain How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer" [electronic resource] : by EIL, PHILIP.aut; cloudLibrary;
An obsessive true crime investigation of a bizarre and unlikely perpetrator, who’s serving the opioid epidemic’s longest term for illegal prescriptions — four life sentences Written in the tradition of I'll Be Gone in the Dark and True Crime Addict, combining Dopesick's heart rending portrayal of the epidemic's victims with Empire of Pain's examination of its perpetrators This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist’s years-long investigation into his father's old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona. Volkman was the central figure in a massive “pill mill” scheme in southern Ohio. His pain clinics accepted only cash, employed armed guards, and dispensed a torrent of opioid painkillers and other controlled substances. For nearly three years, Volkman remained in business despite raids by law enforcement and complaints from patients’ family members. Prosecutors would ultimately link him to the overdose deaths of 13 patients, though investigators explored his ties to at least 20 other deaths. This groundbreaking book is based on 12 years of correspondence and interviews with Volkman. Eil also traveled to 19 states, interviewed more than 150 people, and filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration that led to the release of nearly 20,000 pages of trial evidence. The American opioid epidemic is, like this book, a true crime story. Through this one doctor’s story, an era of unfathomable tragedy is brought down to a tangible, and devastating, human scale.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Murder; Physician & Patient;
© 2024., Steerforth Press,
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Far from true / by Barclay, Linwood,author.;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Murder; Secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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American Spartan : the promise, the mission, and the betrayal of Special Forces Major Jim Gant / by Tyson, Ann,1959-;
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Subjects: Gant, James, Major.; United States. Army. Special Forces; Counterinsurgency; Afghan War, 2001; Afghan War, 2001-; Afghan War, 2001-;
© c2014., William Morrow,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Last night in San Francisco : tech's lost promise and the killing of Bob Lee / by Lucas, Scott Alan,author.;
A gripping exposé on the tech industry through the story of Bob Lee, whose 2023 murder reveals deep cracks in Silicon Valley culture and San Francisco's societal decline.
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; Lee, Bob, 1979-2023.; Lee, Bob, 1979-2023; Businesspeople; Information technology; Murder; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Remember us : American sacrifice, Dutch freedom, and a forever promise forged in World War II / by Edsel, Robert M.,author.; Witter, Bret,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Robert M. Edsel returns with a book about Dutch civilians and American soldiers and their experience during WWII in the Netherlands. 'Remember Us' is an ensemble piece following seven people over six years, and how so many years later, the Dutch continue to honour the sacrifice of U.S. and Dutch soldiers through the caretaking of graves.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Brisingr, or, The seven promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular / by Paolini, Christopher.;
The further adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue to aid the Varden in the struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Eragon (Fictitious character from Paolini); Dragons; Imaginary wars and battles;
© c2008., Alfred A. Knopf,
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The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care / by Raphael, Rina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care-hidden beneath layers of clever marketing-wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control. Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease? With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself-trying everything from "clean eating" to electric shock workouts-until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement-and for our well-being"--
Subjects: Health products; Women; Women;
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Unshakable hope : building our lives on the promises of God / by Lucado, Max,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Christian life.;
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Operation Pineapple Express : the incredible story of a group of Americans who undertook one last mission and honored a promise in Afghanistan / by Mann, Scott,author.;
A tense real-life thriller follows a group of retired Green Berets as they worked together to save a former comrade, along with five hundred Afghans, right before the ISIS-K suicide bombing at Kabul airport amidst the chaos of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mann, Scott.; Afghan War, 2001-2021; Afghan War, 2001-2021; Afghan War, 2001-2021;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The sound of gravel : a memoir / by Wariner, Ruth.;
The promised land -- Babylon -- Alone -- Breaking.
Subjects: Wariner, Ruth.; Mormons; Mormons; Polygamy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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