The truth about oxycodone and other narcotics / Kristi Lew.

Author/creator Lew, Kristi author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNew York : Rosen Publishing, 2014.
Copyright Date©2014
Description64 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Oxycodone and other narcotics
SeriesDrugs & consequences
Drugs & consequences. ^A1121649
Contents Feeling no pain -- Flooding the brain -- Hooked -- Getting unhooked -- Making a decision.
Abstract Readers get the facts about narcotics, including opioids and opiates, the class of chemicals that includes oxycodone. This book explains how opioid painkillers work on the body and brain, how to spot the symptoms of abuse and overdose, and how to fight addiction. Detoxification and rehabilitation programs and what it takes to recover are also examined.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 54-61) and index.
LCCN 2013018133
ISBN9781477718940 (library binding)
ISBN147771894X (library binding)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 362.29 L58T ✔ Available Place Hold