Book
The opioid crisis
Record details
- ISBN: 9781532116797
- ISBN: 1532116799
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Physical Description:
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
print - Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references (pages 104-109) and index (pages 110-111). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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, etc.: | The Opioid Crisis examines the reasons behind the opioid epidemic in the United States and its far-reaching effect on people's everyday lives. The brain science behind opioid addiction is also explored, and the book encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. - from publisher |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 12-17. Grades 6-12. |
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| Subject: | Medication abuse Juvenile literature Opioids Juvenile literature Drug abuse Social aspects United States Juvenile literature Drug abuse Juvenile literature |
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Library - Ashford | J 362.29 Har (Text) | 33110143460382 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | YA 362.293 HARRIS (Text) | 34000147888358 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Newfield Branch - Bridgeport | YA 362.293 HARRIS (Text) | 34000147870224 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
