The opioid crisis / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with John L. Hakala.
Title:
The opioid crisis / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with John L. Hakala.
ISBN:
9781532159633
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2019]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Tragedy strikes -- The history of opioids -- The science of the crisis -- The effects on individuals -- Social costs -- Finger-pointing -- Medical and therapeutic treatments -- Crime, race, and punishment -- What's next?
Summary:
Examines the current opioid crisis, discussing the history, contributing factors, and complications arising from easy access to narcotics. Discusses recent science on addiction, and details what's being done to combat the problem. Includes sidebars, a glossary, resources for further information, maps, and color photographs.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
7-12.
Audience:
1090 Lexile.
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