by Peggy J. Parks (Author)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 47,600 overdose deaths related to opioids in 2017--more than a 90 percent jump since 2013. This increase was largely due to the soaring use of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is about fifty times more potent than heroin. The Risks of Fentanyl and Other Opioids presents a realistic picture of the effects of drug use and abuse, addiction, and the challenges of treatment and recovery.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.5 x 6.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2020
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Risks of Fentanyl and Other Opioids
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 9
Point Value: 3
