Synergy: Opioid Crisis

For the past couple decades, pharmaceutical companies have pushed prescription pain relievers leading to their misuse. An Opioid Crisis has emerged leaving over 50,000 Americans dead and millions suffering from substance use disorders.

Read the recently published nonfiction young adult book, then learn more at the website:

DREAMLAND: THE TRUE TALE OF AMERICA’S OPIATE EPIDEMIC by Sam Quinones is a young adult adaptation of the popular adult book. Using a community in Ohio as an example, the author explains the rise of painkillers in America, their promotion by pharmaceutical companies, and the increase in illegal drugs from Mexico.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis website from the National Institute on Drug Abuse provides an overview of the epidemic, summaries by state, and related resources including reports, plans, videos, and infographics. 

Opioid Overdose Crisis https://bit.ly/2j6YEE1

ARC courtesy of Bloomsbury.

Website Review: Just Think Twice

JUSTTHINKTWICE is a website for teens focusing on topics related to drug abuse and prevention.

Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the website contains text, videos, images, and infographics related to topics of interest to young adults.

The Drug Information section includes details regarding specific types of drugs and paraphernalia.

The News and Media area includes articles, videos, publications, and other current information about drugs and drug abuse.

The True Stories section features teens whose lives were destroyed by drugs.

The Consequences area explores the impact of drugs on health, family, and future.

The Facts and Stats section provides facts, quizzes, and resources related to drug abuse.

Librarians will find this website to be an excellent source for student researchers in health or social studies classes.

To visit the website, go to https://www.justthinktwice.com/.