Opioids: Heroin, Oxycontin, and Painkillers

Drugs that are derived from (or mimic the effects of) the poppy are some of humanity's oldest and most powerful. In fact, opiate drugs were the main tools of doctors for centuries. Unfortunately, misuse of opioids has reached epidemic levels, destroying lives and tearing families apart. This book looks at the history and effects of opioids and introduces readers to treatments that can help turn users' lives around. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of…