Middle-aged White ‘Deaths of Despair’, Physical Activity and Depression, and 1 in 5 Become Addicted — SonderMind Weekly #23

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Oxycontin’s 12-Hour Problem

A long (don’t say I didn’t warn you) but well-written piece of investigative journalism that chronicles the history, present situation and future implications around Oxcontin’s less-than-advertised duration. In a country with an epidemic of people addicted to prescription drugs…

The Forces Driving Middle-Aged White ‘Deaths of Despair’

After decades of increasing longevity a startling reversal is discovered amongst middle-aged white Americans. The cause? Deaths of despair by suicide, drugs and alcohol. This is a fascinating read for it’s insight into the current…