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1) Heroin and prescription opioids

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Abramovitz, Melissa

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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. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of...

2) Heroin

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Wolny, Philip

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"In the fast-paced, modern world, social media and other forces often combine to spread disinformation and rumors about life-threatening social ills. The current heroin epidemic--part of a larger opioid crisis--has dominated headlines lately. Amid this confusing din, young readers need straightforward, trustworthy sources to give them hard facts and cautionary tales about how this deadly drug can ravage their lives. Lively, engaging language, evocative...

3) Heroin: the street narcotic

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Zackon, Fred

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Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.

4) Heroin

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Woods, Geraldine

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The book explores the physical, emotional, historical, and societal effects of heroin use.

5) Heroin and its dangers

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Hamen, Susan E

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

6) Heroin addiction

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Parks, Peggy J

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Provides facts about heroin addiction, including the severity of the problem, the health risks involved, and how it can be overcome.

7) The Dangers of Heroin

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Allen, John

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One of the deadliest street drugs in existence, heroin afflicts users at every level of society. The Dangers of Heroin discusses the scope of the problem; effects of use/abuse; addiction; treatment and recovery; and prevention.