AR Book Level
8.9
AR Points
3
Word Count
17,951
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
193056 EN
About this book
When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. While the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction.