opium

Eighteen-year-old aspiring chemist Elinor Dashwood and her younger sister Marianne, a budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their father's murder. Includes author's note.

"A radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants--and the equally powerful taboos"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the opioid crisis in the United States, and features ways to take action to help those struggling with addiction. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it.economy.

Presents a brief study of the history and use of opium, the chemical and addictive properties of the drug, opiate-based medicines, and the illegal transport of opium.

Discusses the narcotic opium and its impact on world culture from the early days of its discovery to the present day.

Examines the social and medical background of opium use, emphasizing its history as a drug with legitimate applications and as a powerful and dangerous illegal narcotic.

Provides a history of morphine, discusses its use and abuse, and describes the treatment for addiction to the drug.

Examines the political and social controversy over the production and distribution of opium and analyzes its origin and use as a pain medication, addictions, and efforts by the international community to halt the sale of the drug.