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03143aam a2200541Ii 4500 001 BB80ADE655A911E89F5BD85A97128E48 003 SILO 005 20180512010009 008 170508t20182018paua j b 001 0 eng d 010 $a 2017301507 020 $a 1422238261 020 $a 9781422238264 035 $a (OCoLC)986237086 040 $a BTCTA $b eng $e rda $c BTCTA $d YDX $d BDX $d IFK $d CHILD $d CZA $d SINLB $d CLE $d IUK $d UAP $d TXP $d DLC $d SILO 050 4 $a HV5801 $b .U45 2018 082 04 $a 613.8/3 $2 23 100 1 $a Uhl, Xina M., $e author. 245 10 $a Preventing and treating addiction / $c Xina M. Uhl. 264 1 $a Broomall, PA : $b Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highland, Inc., $c [2018] 300 $a 64 pages : $b illustrations (chiefly color) ; $c 24 cm. 490 1 $a Opioids and opiates: the silent epidemic 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index. 505 0 $a The scope of the problem -- What's what with opioids -- When it becomes a problem -- Preventing problems -- In treatment -- Helping an addict. 520 $a "Abuse of opioid drugs has become an epidemic in the United States, claiming victims of all ages and social backgrounds. The effects of drug addiction on individuals, families, and society at large are staggering. Now, more than ever, there is a need to prevent young people from getting involved with drugs through education and intervention programs. At the same time, effective treatment programs are needed for those who get hooked on opioids. This guide discusses the various types of opioid drugs, as well as their effect on the users body. It provides information about risk factors for drug abuse, signs that someone might be in need of treatment, and suggestions for how to help and support a friend or loved one struggling with addiction. Advances in treatment and relapse prevention are explored, as are tried and true methods of drug rehabilitation" -- provided by publisher. 650 0 $a Narcotics $x Physiological effect. 650 0 $a Narcotics $x Psychological aspects. 650 0 $a Drug addiction $x Treatment 650 0 $a Drug addicts $x Rehabilitation. 650 0 $a Drug abuse 650 0 $a Drug abuse $x Treatment 650 7 $a Drug abuse $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00898480 650 7 $a Drug abuse $x Treatment $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00898588 650 7 $a Drug addiction $x Treatment $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01430233 650 7 $a Drug addicts $x Rehabilitation. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01430276 650 7 $a Narcotics $x Physiological effect. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01032867 650 7 $a Narcotics $x Psychological aspects. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01032869 650 7 $a Compulsive behavior $2 sears 650 7 $a Substance abuse $2 sears 650 7 $a Addicts $2 sears 650 4 $a YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse. 655 7 $a Juvenile works. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01411637 830 0 $a Opioids and opiates. 941 $a 3 952 $l PYAX423 $d 20191001012743.0 952 $l MGPD463 $d 20180718025035.0 952 $l PNAX964 $d 20180512010133.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=BB80ADE655A911E89F5BD85A97128E48 994 $a Z0 $b IX2Initiate Another SILO Locator Search