Dr. Lynn Webster’s new book uncovers the systemic drivers of the opioid crisis and outlines comprehensive solutions.
In May 2026, Dr. Lynn Webster, Senior Fellow at CUSP, published a new book that reframes the opioid crisis as a systemic failure rather than simply a result of reckless prescribing. By integrating interdisciplinary analysis, ranging from economics to sociology, Dr. Webster exposes how socioeconomic vulnerabilities, such as declining economic opportunity and social erosion, have fueled the epidemic. The book advocates for a holistic, community-centered approach to prevention, offering policymakers and practitioners a multidimensional roadmap for addressing the root causes of addiction to achieve meaningful, long-term change.
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Book Summary and sample.