The new American drug epidemic? -- A pill to cure the pain -- The middle class prescription medication misuse and diseases of despair -- Policy prescriptions -- Death and destruction, hope and resilience
Summary
This book summarizes and analyzes the current state of prescription drug abuse and its growth over the past 20 years, from 1994-2014, and includes comparisons to marijuana and hard drug use during the same period. Specific attention is given to prescription opiate abuse and the transition from prescription opiates to heroin. Includes an overview the problem in the U.S., and stories of celebrities, ordinary citizens, and communities ravaged by prescription drug abuse
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 11, 2019)
