heroin

"Looks at stories of addiction, the history of heroin, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the dangers of heroin addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of heroin abuse and its negative impact on lives.

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

"The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk. This book explores those risks as well as controversies surrounding this public health issue"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information about the effects of fentanyl and how it contributes to the . . . opioid crisis"--Back cover.

The author describes his childhood in California, his addiction to crystal meth and heroin at a young age, his relapse after eighteen months of sobriety, and his path to recovery.

After running away from their troubled homes, two English teenagers move in with a group of squatters in the port city of Bristol and try to find ways to support their growing addiction to heroin.

"Provides comprehensive information on the dangers of heroin abuse"--Provided by publisher.

"Abuse of heroin and prescription opioids in the United States has developed into an epidemic. This title explores how heroin and prescription opioids affect the body, the laws and policies concerning these drugs, the ramifications of addiction, and the road to recovery"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the use and dangers of heroin.