heroin abuse

Looks at the effects of heroin use on the human brain and body, discusses the history of heroin, how it is produced, its different forms, and its distribution, and tells the stories of people who have become addicted to heroin.

Provides facts about heroin, discusses the history, effects, production, and sale of the drug, looks at how heroin affected the life of singer Janis Joplin, and examines the process of recovering from heroin addiction. Includes Internet links for further study.