The opioid epidemic / Hal Marcovitz.
| Author/creator | Marcovitz, Hal author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 80 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Audience | 1280 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2017017982 |
| ISBN | 9781682822999 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1682822990 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 362.293 M3339O | ✔ Available | Place Hold |