Narcotics: Heroin, Opium, Codeine, and Morphine (DVD)

Explores the history of narcotics, its effects on the body, teenage attitudes toward narcotics, and more.

Narcotics: Heroin, Opium, Codeine, and Morphine (DVD)

Strictly speaking, the term “narcotic” refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their synthetic substitutes. This DVD explores:

the history of narcotics such as heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine
the effects of narcotics on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts
teenage attitudes toward narcotics

In addition, the program considers legalization and regulatory issues involving narcotics, as well as physical and psychological addiction to these potent drugs.
Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. 20 minutes. English-language subtitled. 2010.
This item is part of the Drugs: The Straight Facts series.
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