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A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on the causes and effects of opioid addiction and the methods being used to combat this deadly epidemic

Prescription and over-the-counter medications are the most commonly abused drugs by high school students after marijuana. One in five young people abuses prescription meds--cotton, rits, beans, tuss, and bricks--street names for these non-street drugs. Street Pharma looks at this growing problem and gives young readers the information they need to say no before they start using or find help to quit when they've become addicted.

Describes LSD, PCP, Ecstasy, and other hallucinogenic drugs; their history and effects; and how to get help in remaining or becoming drug-free.

This book looks at the history of the hallucinogenic drug LSD and its societal and physical effects.

Explains the parts and functions of the nose, how the body breathes and smells, the effects of the drug cocaine, and how to get treatment for addiction.

"An amount of fentanyl equal to only about two grains of salt can be fatal. In recent years, fentanyl and other deadly synthetic opioids have become common in the United States. While drug use has not changed a lot, drug overdose deaths have increased considerably. The main cause of this dramatic increase is widely believed to be fentanyl and other synthetic opioids"--

This book explains the different kinds of drugs, why people misuse drugs, the dangers of drug abuse, and the effects that drugs can have on society and on a person's life.

Marijuana and heroin are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Opioid painkillers and synthetic drugs are grabbing headlines, too. The Drug Dangers series examines what is taking place today in connection with these and other commonly abused drugs. All volumes clearly and accurately investigate their effects, whether they have addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse. Sidebars, fully...