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"[Faith Flores is] proud to be chosen for a summer internship at a research lab in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but once she arrives, complications abound. For one thing, Santa Fe is the birthplace of the father she's never met, and for another, she clashes with a local environmentalist trying to pull the plug on the genetically modified chiles her new boss is engineering. She and violin prodigy, Clem, learn of a new teen drug called liquid gold while discreetly researching the family angle ... [Faith is determined] to uncover the truth when a girl she meets at a party dies from an overdose of liquid gold"--Provided by publisher.

The author's son is a drug addict. Writing letters to him is her way of staying in touch when she does not know, for months, or even years at a time where he is, or even if he's alive or dead.

Presents opposing viewpoints by experts on drugs and society, with discussions on drugs and public policy, tobacco, caffeine and alcohol, and drug abuse prevention and treatment. Each topic includes an introduction, summary, and suggested readings.

This comprehensive guide uses recent statistics and up-to-date guidelines from government health and criminal justice agencies to educate the reader about the effects of opioids on the users body and mind.

Examines the facts about the ongoing heroin crisis. It provides information about the drug cartels and their role in supplying this deadly drug, how heroin is distributed in American communities large and small, and the dangerous effects of the drug on its users.

Provides the facts about the current opioid epidemic that is sweeping the US today. It examines the most dangerous drugs including two new deadly new opioids that are on the street.

Discusses the various types of opioid drugs, as well as their effect on the user's body. It provides information about risk factors for drug abuse, signs that someone might be in need of treatment, and suggestions for how to help and support a friend or loved one struggling with addiction.

Explores the issue of chronic pain and the development of opioids. It examines the marketing and promotion of opioids by pharmaceutical companies, as well as other drivers of the opioid epidemic.

Diego refuses to get involved with Ernesto, his brother, and his drug-dealing work. The drug trade has devastated their home town and Diego just wants to keep his family safe. However, when Ernesto is unable to make a drug run for a terrifying gang, Diego may just have to go in Ernesto's place--which could endanger his entire family.

"In this conclusion to the Black City trilogy, Natalie finds herself separated from Ash, who is hiding out from the Sentry government. But they'll never give up their hope of reuniting and their quest to bring an end to the terrible reign of Purian Rose"--Provided by publisher.