A national epidemic

An in-depth look at the opioid crisis |

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. SUBSCRIBE to TIME Magazine This week, TIME released The Opioid Diaries, a groundbreaking issue chronicling the drug epidemic seizing America. James Nachtwey photographed the project over the course of the past year, documenting addiction and death, but also recovery, and resilience. As part of this project, TIME published personal essays with insight into the crisis, including from Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who struggled with addiction, to Mimi O'Donnell, the partner of Philip Seymour Hoffman who died in 2014 from a heroin overdose, to Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II , who addresses racial inequalities in how the U.S. handles drug addiction. You can view the photos, watch the videos and read personal accounts at Time.com/Opioids. Sade Deputy Editor, MOTTO TODAY'S MUST-READS The Opioid Diaries The opioid crisis is the worst addiction epidemic in U.S. history. Drug overdoses kill nearly 64,000 people per year, and the nation’s life expectancy has… Mimi O'Donnell: Forgiveness Helped Me Heal After Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death The partner of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman writes about forgiveness after the actor passed away from an overdose Nan Goldin: I’ve Turned My Opioid Addiction Into Activism The world has gone cold. We all need to step up. There are people making billions off the emotional and physical suffering of others. It’s… Elizabeth Wurtzel: Giving Up Drugs Was the Hardest Thing Ever. And I Have Cancer The author of 'Prozac Nation' and 'More, Now, Again' writes about the challenges of recovery Rev. Barber: How We Can Address Racial Inequalities in Handling Drug Addiction Drug overdoses kill more than 64,000 people per year, and are now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50. To document the nation’s… Ask Dr. Ruth: Where's My G-Spot? Q: My partner and I still can’t find my G-spot, any tips? A: I’m not in the camp of believers. Still, so many women have… How Mars Wrigley's President Proves It's Possible to Move Up in Your Company And the 3 qualities that helped her climb Weekend Recipe: Grass-Fed Beef Bourguignon With Cauliflower Mash This recipe is rich with goodness and flavor — and is comfort food at its best. The ingredients are simple: Quality grass-fed beef is married… Team USA Got Far Fewer Medals Than Expected at the Winter Olympics, According to Leaked Report Sports executives in America targeted athletes on Team USA to win 37 medals at the Pyeongchang Games. Heading into the final 48 hours of action, the United States had 21 Here's Why Doctors Often Miss Heart Attack Symptoms in Women Plus, the warning signs to look for To Unsubscribe Unsubscribe here if you do not want to receive this newsletter. Update Email Click here to update your email address. Privacy Policy Please read our Privacy Policy. For Further Communication Please email motto@time.com TIME Customer Service 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Connect with TIME Find TIME on Facebook Follow TIME on Twitter Subscribe to more TIME Newsletters Get TIME on your Mobile Device Get TIME on your iPad Subscribe to RSS Feed