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The CDC reports 28,000+ overdose deaths this year from opioids overdose. It is very clear that America is in the grip of a serious opioids epidemic. This video and print package looks at the opioids epidemic through the eyes of four recovering young addicts: Jesse, Peter, Cindy, and Sam. By sharing their stories, viewers will learn how easy it is to transition from prescription painkillers to shooting up heroin. The young users talk about the devastating personal toll of their addiction and its impact on their families and their communities. They also talk about hope--hope to not use again, hope to get through the pain of detox, and the hope of a better, sober life ahead.

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.

When former Coast Guardsman Chris George and his drug-sniffing dog Mike stumble upon a package of heroin, they draw the attention of some sinister characters.

". . .explores the situations first responders and ER doc tors deal with regularly as well as the efforts communities can make to fight back agasint the [opioid] crisis that is killing indiscriminately . . ."--Back cover.

Takes a look at the history of pain management, opioids thought history and how they work and alternative treatments to addictive medicines.

Looks at racial profiling and discrimination, discussing what it is, why it happens, the legalities surrounding racial profiling and more.

Examines the laws around alcohol, marijuana, and other illegal and illicit drugs.

The use and abuse of opioids?from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers?is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.

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.