Laura Essay attended the University of Nebraska and obtained a law degree with honors from Creighton University School of Law. Side Effects Are Minimal is her debut novel. Her knowledge of the opioid crisis stems from her previous work as assistant attorney general and a driven desire to expose the truth about opioids in America. For over a decade, she has devoted thousands of hours to working for the underprivileged, providing food and shelter to the homeless and refugees relocating to Nebraska. She served as a court appointed special advocate for foster children and launched a fundraiser that provided hundreds of car seats to infants in need. In her leisure time, Laura enjoys cooking, music, running and travel.