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: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508183589
• ISBN13: 9781508183587
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7