The Opioid Crisis: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

The Opioid Crisis: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

by David Newton (Author), David Newton (Author)

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of opioid use throughout human history, current problems surrounding opioid abuse, and suggested approaches to solving these problems.


* Provides a complete historical overview of opioid use in human societies

* Contextualizes the crisis with a chronology of important events in the history of opioid use

* Offers a strong collection of reference materials for use in further research on the topic

* Discusses the synthetic and neurological chemistry of opioids and how different types have been used throughout history

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Edition: 1
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 11 Jul 2018

ISBN 10: 1440864357
ISBN 13: 9781440864353

Author Bio

David E. Newton is author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, and other educational materials.