"Opioids come in many forms, including prescribed painkillers that can be dangerous when misused. The deadly drug heroin is also an opioid. Opioids and Their Dangers examines what opioids are and what the risks of using them are. Readers will learn about the physical damages the opioids do to the body, how addiction affects others, and what treatment for opioid dependence looks like"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

Introduction: an unexpected death - Chapter 1: What are opioids? - Chapter 2: How do opioids affect the body? - Chapter 3: How do opioids affect society? - Chapter 4: How is opioid addiction treated?.