heroin

Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.

Discusses heroin, its unique qualities and dangers, and counsels against illegal involvement with the drug.

Discusses the effects of heroin on the human body, the dangers of heroin abuse, and heroin abuse treatment and prevention.

This is an introduction to the dangerous drug heroin, explaining its effect on the body and some reasons why people become addicted.

Describes the origin, smuggling, and distribution of cocaine, heroin, and marihuana and examines the personal and social effects of their abuse.

Presents information on heroin and related substances and discusses the current social problems connected with use of these drugs.

Examines the history, nature, sources, and effects of heroin, the dangers of its use, and treatment for addiction to it.

Examines the history of opium use for both medicinal and illegal purposes. Discusses the drug's effects on one's body, brain, and personality.

The theater adaptation of Melvin Burgess's novel in which two fourteen-year-olds run away from home, fall in love, and experience the ravages of heroin addiction.

Provides an introduction to the history of drugs in the U.S., explains what heroin is, how it is used, who uses the drug, and how it affects the body, and discusses addiction, withdrawal, detox, and treatment.