Everything You Need to Know about the Opioid Epidemic

by Rajdeep Paulus

Book Overview

When someone visits a doctor because of an injury and walks away with a prescription for pain relief medication, that small piece of paper could lead to a serious addiction. For readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why something as innocent as a painkiller can lead to a heroin addiction. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508183570
• ISBN13: 9781508183570
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.6" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7