"With the country experiencing a rising heroin addiction problem, teens need to be informed about the risks and dangers of this incredibly addictive drug. Heroin and Its Dangers looks at stories of addiction, the history of the drug, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment"--Provided by the publisher.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Introduction: From pain pill to heroin - Chapter 1: What is heroin? - Chapter 2: How does heroin affect the body? - Chapter 3: How does heroin affect society? - Chapter 4: How is heroin addiction treated?.