drug abuse

This 2023 update of Fentanyl: The Deadliest Opioid provides the latest information on the fentanyl epidemic and spiking fentanyl overdose deaths in teens. Fentanyl is cheap and powerful, so illicit drug manufacturers add it to street drugs of all kinds including heroin, marijuana, and counterfeit prescription opioid drugs disguised to look like candy ("rainbow" fentanyl). For teen users, the combination is proving deadly because with street drugs they never know what they're getting; and, just a few grains of fentanyl can can kill. Viewers will learn how social media impacts the crisis and how Narcan is being used to counteract overdose. This program speaks directly to young people to expose the hidden dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs. The subject of fentanyl test strips is covered in the teacher's Resource Book.

Teen heroin use is on the rise again. Heroin use can result in significant health problems including overdose and death; and , if sharing needles or other injection equipment, exposure to HIV, hepatitis C, and other diseases. SAMHSA reports, "heroin is a highly addictive opiate with a large potential for abuse. It is a danger to teens, resulting in a serious psychological, social, educational and legal consequences." This program interviews recovering teen heroin addicts to tell their cautionary stories...When, how and why did they start taking heroin? What damage did it do to their bodies and lives? How had is it to stay clean? How many friends have OD'd on heroin? Drug abuse counselors add their advice and guidance on how to avoid this deadly drug.

Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year-old Benjie turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother and her boyfriend must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency.

Presents alphabetized profiles of illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances, and commonly abused classes of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, covering their histories, effects on the body, typical users, treatment options, consequences of use, and legal issues; and includes illustrations, sidebars, and several reference tools. This volume covers "Marijuana"-"Nitrous Oxide.".

Having missed one too many days at her arts high school for violin due to her older sister's drug addition, Faith is given one last chance to keep her scholarship--she must enroll in the Dragons Club, a teen support group. At first apprehensive about talking to her classmates about her sister's problem, Faith soon finds herself connecting with the group in ways she never expected. Then, her sister's addiction gets even worse, and Faith will have to choose between being there for her or pursuing the life of music she wants.

While using a public library computer to find help for her mother who is addicted to pain medicine, twelve-year-old Jolene witnesses a friend's livestreamed crash-landing in the Arizona desert and embarks on a journey to rescue her.

"[Examines] just how dangerous opioids can be or who is using them. This text has primary-source evidence from doctors and ... analysis from health experts and court cases, as well as personal viewpoints of people affected in their ordinary lives, helping students think critically about opioid use and abuse"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-related health risks and treatment for addiction. Includes index and resource information"--Provided by publisher.

"In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to the opioid-abuse crisis. This epidemic is an issue that affects many teenagers today across demographic categories. . . . This informative title describes the effects of opioids on the body and how drug use can spiral into addiction. Teens are reassured that there are resources and coping strategies that can help them deal with the issue of opioid abuse in their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Examines drug addiction, its negative mental and physical effects on the addict and their loved ones, and how to treat this type of addiction. Includes sidebars, links to videos, text-dependent questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.