Big pharma and the opioid epidemic : from vicodin to heroin

Braun, Eric 1971- (author.).

Summary: "More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis. What caused this massive problem? Can the crisis be slowed or reversed? Students will get practical tips on how to help someone suffering from an addiction or experiencing an overdose, and learn about how the nation is trying to deal with the crisis"--

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ISBN: 9780756565602
ISBN: 9780756564117
Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Compass Point Books, [2020]

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General Note:	Includes index.
Target Audience Note:	960L Lexile Ages 10-14 Compass Point Books.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader MG 7.0 2 2 506433

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