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Discusses the major drugs in use today, their history, their effect on the mind and body, their harmful and beneficial uses, and the control of illegal drug traffic.

6) Drugs and peer pressure

Author

Myers, Arthur

Series

Drug abuse prevention library

Publisher

Rosen Pub. Group

Pub. Date

1995

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IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1

7) Barbiturates: sleeping potion or intoxicant?

Author

Henningfield, Jack E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Discusses the effects, side effects, and dangers of barbiturate use and abuse.

8) Quaaludes: the quest for oblivion

Author

Carroll, Marilyn

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1985

Description

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Examines the nature, effects, and medical and legal aspects of methaqualone use and abuse.

9) Amphetamines: danger in the fast lane

Author

Lukas, Scott E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1985

Description

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Examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of amphetamine use and abuse.

10) Cocaine, a new epidemic

Author

Johanson, Chris E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Examines the history, dangers, and increasing appeal of cocaine abuse in America.

11) Teenage depression and suicide

Author

Chiles, John

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Examines the causes of teen-age depression and suicide and the role drugs play in the emotional upheavals of young people.

12) Prescription narcotics: the addictive painkillers

Author

Sanberg, Paul R

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Explores the use of prescription narcotics, the risks and consequences of addiction, and current treatments.

13) Heroin: the street narcotic

Author

Zackon, Fred

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.

14) Facts on the crack and cocaine epidemic

Author

Twist, Clint

Series

Facts on

Publisher

F. Watts

Pub. Date

c1989

Description

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Explains what crack and cocaine are, how they are grown, purified, and transported, why people take cocaine, its effects, and society's reaction to the increase in cocaine use.

15) Valium, the tranquil trap

Author

Winger, Gail

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines the nature, effects, and dangers of use and abuse of Valium and related anti-anxiety drugs.

16) Everything you need to know about drug abuse

Author

Ball, Jacqueline A

Series

Need to know library

Publisher

Rosen Pub. Group

Pub. Date

1988

Description

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Describes a variety of drugs, from heroin and cocaine to alcohol and caffeine, and examines their abuse and what can be done to prevent it.

17) Getting help: treatments for drug abuse

Author

Schnoll, Sidney H

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

Description

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Describes how, when, where, and why people can seek help for drug abuse problems in such places as crisis centers, hot lines, self-help groups, and programs in counseling and behavior therapy.

18) Marijuana, its effects on mind and body

Author

Cohen, Miriam

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1985

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Examines the scientific, social, and personal aspects of marijuana--its history, cultural impact, psychological and physical effects, dangers, legal status, and the pros and cons of the legalization issue.

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1) Inhalants: the toxic fumes

2) Methadone, treatment for addiction

3) Caffeine, the most popular stimulant

4) It's ok to say no to drugs: It's all up to you

5) Drugs and you!

6) Drugs and peer pressure

7) Barbiturates: sleeping potion or intoxicant?

8) Quaaludes: the quest for oblivion

9) Amphetamines: danger in the fast lane

10) Cocaine, a new epidemic

11) Teenage depression and suicide

12) Prescription narcotics: the addictive painkillers

13) Heroin: the street narcotic

14) Facts on the crack and cocaine epidemic

15) Valium, the tranquil trap

16) Everything you need to know about drug abuse

17) Getting help: treatments for drug abuse

18) Marijuana, its effects on mind and body

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