Heroin and other opioids : poppies' perilous children
by
 
Sanna, E. J.

Title
Heroin and other opioids : poppies' perilous children

Author
Sanna, E. J.

ISBN
9781422224335
 
9781422224526
 
9781422224243
 
9781422224434

Personal Author
Sanna, E. J.

Publication Information
Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest Publishers, ©2012.

Physical Description
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.

Series
Illicit and misused drugs
 
Illicit and misused drugs.

Contents
What are opioids? -- The history of opioids -- Who uses opioids? -- The dangers of opioids -- The legal consequences of using opioids -- Treatment -- Glossary.

Abstract
Explains the dangers of using heroin, also known as smack, h, junk, and skag; and focuses on what it is, the history of the drug, who uses it, the dangers of using opioids, the legal consequences, controversial issues, and possible treatment options.

Subject Term
Heroin -- Juvenile literature.
 
Heroin abuse -- Juvenile literature.
 
Narcotics -- Juvenile literature.


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