When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile, the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much-abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.
- ISBN10 1682822990
- ISBN13 9781682822999
- Publish Date 15 September 2017
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Referencepoint Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 80
- Language English