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OverviewIn the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies wrongly assured medical professionals that their opioid pain relievers were not addictive, leading to overprescribing and misuse of these drugs. It was not long before opioid addiction had reached epidemic status, with devastating consequences to society. In 2022, pharmaceutical companies and wholesalers settled massive lawsuits, vowing to fund treatment programs but failing to take responsibility for the crisis. The diverse viewpoints in this resource confront the opioid crisis head-on, debating its cause, its victims, who should be held accountable, and the chances of solving it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Erica GrovePublisher: Greenhaven Publishing Imprint: Greenhaven Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781534509054ISBN 10: 1534509054 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 30 December 2022 Recommended Age: From 15 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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