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The opioid epidemic / Hal Marcovitz.

Author/creator Marcovitz, Hal author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2018]
Copyright Notice ©2018
Description80 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Contents A problem of epidemic proportions -- How do people get addicted? -- Living in the grasp of opioids -- Regulating opioids -- Prevention, treatment and recovery.
Abstract When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile, the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much-abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Audience 1280 Lexile
LCCN 2017017982
ISBN9781682822999 hardcover
ISBN1682822990 hardcover

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