1. What are the physical and psychological effects of heroin addiction?

2. This novel was controversial when it was first published in Britain because some critics believed that it was inappropriate for adolescents. Agree or disaSmack 383 gree with the critics' position and defend your answer using the text to support your position. See articles in For Further Reference for more information about the controversy.

3. Compare methadone to heroin. What does it do that helps the heroin addict?

Why is it more addictive?

4. Rewrite one of the chapters from your own point of view and in your own conversational voice.

5. What were the causes of the economic depression in England in the late 1970s and 1980s?

6. What was the punk music scene in England in the 1980s? Who were the important bands? What were the best songs?