Canary in the Coal Mine

This is a great story. Dr. Cooke shares his story of being a doctor in a small town. And although this isn't just any small town, it could be, and probably is similar to many other small towns all across America. But Austin, Indiana became the center of the HIV epidemic, while also dealing with the opioid epidemic. We learn about various issues his patients brought to his office. Some medical, some personal. Although none of the patients in the book are real, the stories are all based on variations of his real patients.
Dr. Cooke shares his reasons why he believes it takes a community more than any higher level government body to improve the crisis all around him.
This is a book for everyone. It can be a great learning experience for many who are very critical of drug addicts, and those who face poverty. I highly recommend.