Big pharma and the opioid epidemic : from vicodin to heroin
(Book)
Author
Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Compass Point Books, [2020].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780756564117 (LIB), 0756564115 (LIB)
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
960L
Status
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Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Compass Point Books, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9780756564117 (LIB), 0756564115 (LIB)
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7, 2 Points
Level 7, 2 Points
Lexile measure
960
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis. What caused this massive problem? Can the crisis be slowed or reversed? Students will get practical tips on how to help someone suffering from an addiction or experiencing an overdose, and learn about how the nation is trying to deal with the crisis"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 10-14,Compass Point Books.
Target Audience
960L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,7.0,2,506433
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 362.29 BRA | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Braun, E. (2020). Big pharma and the opioid epidemic: from vicodin to heroin . Compass Point Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Braun, Eric, 1971-. 2020. Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic: From Vicodin to Heroin. Compass Point Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Braun, Eric, 1971-. Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic: From Vicodin to Heroin Compass Point Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Braun, Eric. Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic: From Vicodin to Heroin Compass Point Books, 2020.
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