Recs if you like Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World...

If you're looking to read something that will radicalize you...this is the list for you. Signed, your fave community organizer

These books try to get to the root of what pain is and where it comes from and how humans have tried to treat it. From chronic illness, disability to medication. Nonfiction regarding health, women's health, mental health, painkillers, opium, the body and autoimmune diseases. This list is NOT about finding healing (since that is a very individual journey) but how to be seen and understood and how to find the words to describe pain and sickness.

This list is inspired by an insightful question from @LadyFroggy, "Why are there not so many books about ancient plants?"

༻I'm absolutely open to other suggestions!༺