Addiction and Overdose: Confronting an American Crisis

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Synopsis
Drug overdosing and death from prescription painkillers and heroin are at epidemic levels in the United States. How do people become addicted to opioids and other dangerous drugs, and why? Meet the experts who study the neurology of addiction. Hear stories of addicts in recovery, and of loved ones left behind by those who died from overdosing. Discover more about the social and economic costs of overdosing and learn about scientific research to decrease it. Learn about the connection between addiction and mental health disorders. Find out how to identify signs of addiction and overdose and what you can do to help someone get assistance.
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
128 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781512467796
Related ISBNs:
9781512467789, 9781512448610, 9781512409536, 9781512467772
Publisher:
Lerner Publishing Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Connie Goldsmith
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Teens, Health, Mind and Body
Grade Levels:
Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
13–18
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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