About this item
The use and abuse of opioidsfrom illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillersis a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.
About the Author
Joseph (Joe) Greek is a writer from Tennessee. He has written for several publications, including business and tourism magazines. For the K-12 audience, Joe specializes in a variety of non-fiction topics, including social media, history, and science. Joe has lived in New York City and Mexico as a professional writer. Travel and adventure are his passions and influence in life. Once, while on an overnight train from Vienna to Amsterdam, he woke up the next morning in Dusseldorf, Germany without a passport, identity, or money.
