The Little Book of Heroin (Paperback)

~ Ph.D. Francis Moreas (Author), Francis Moreas (Author) "Heroin is the "brand name" of the chemical diacetylmorphine HCI, a very close relative of morphine..." (more)
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Product Description

Many people believe that everyone who uses heroin is addicted. In fact, this is true of only about 20 percent of heroin users. By clearing up common misconceptions like these, this book provides information that can save the lives of people using the drug. The author recounts heroin's history, details its chemistry, tells what users need to know to avoid addiction, and demystifies the life of a user: from buying to administering to detoxing and staying clean.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ronin Publishing (March 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914171984
• ISBN-13: 978-0914171980
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #714,432 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real AND Realistic Information, April 3, 2002

By A Customer

I found this book to provide information with much clarity and in language that the real world can relate to, rather than the usual propoganda and scare tactics utilized to "keep people from indulging." The author is clearly aware that even if the entire world supply of any type of "recreational drug"were completely erradicated(and it never will be) there will ALWAYS be a demand - people have always "self-medicated" and there are no amount of laws/restrictions that will ever stop their desire to do so. That can only come from the person from within to decide to refrain from partaking in items that are not good for them. It's unfortunate that such information as provided in this book is so hard to find, as I truly think if more people had access to this objective and REAL information, it would be revolutionary in that people would in fact make the right decisions for their lifestyle, rather than "learning the hard way"(i.e., billions of people in prison, etc.)-which doesn't work anyway - that route only destroys otherwise productive lives and it certainly is not condusive to "rehabilitating" any body.

1.0 out of 5 stars This Guy is Sick, October 9, 2009

By	Jo Beth (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

Enough said. This guy is a biased user/addict. His views are views are nothing short of wishing thinking and delusional. This drug has caused mothers to "throw away" children, and have caused people to become their own worst enemy. Come on, don't we all know people or at least "friends of friends" that have pretty tragic stories as a result of this drug. Want a reality check? You won't find it here.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars quick, accurate read, September 7, 2005

By	J. Laszlo "Vicky" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

that's pretty much my review. it was helpful, informative & a quick read