Author(s): Christine Wilcox
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 80
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2018-08-01
Dimensions: 165.1 x 241.3 x 10.16mm
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Opioid addiction is the biggest drug abuse epidemic in US history. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to opioid abuse. Topics include: Should opioids be used to treat chronic pain? Who is responsible for the opioid epidemic? Can regulating opioid prescriptions prevent their abuse? Can medical marijuana prevent opioid abuse?