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National Institute on Drug Abuse: Heroin

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This site has an article about the highly-addictive drug, heroin. This resource provides information on heroin, its street names, and its effects on the body. Here, you can also learn about treatment for heroin addiction and about the heroin use among teenagers.

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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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For Administrator Use
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