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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.

4) Methadone, treatment for addiction

Author

Hutchings, Donald

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1985

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Discusses heroine addiction, its treatment with methadone maintenance and alternatives, and other aspects of modern drug abuse.

5) Nicotine: an old fashioned addiction

Author

Henningfield, Jack E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1985

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Presents the latest information on the physical and psychological effects of smoking, the reasons people smoke, and the treatment for quitting this drug addiction.

6) Quaaludes: the quest for oblivion

Author

Carroll, Marilyn

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1985

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

7) The addictive personality

Author

Cox, W. Miles

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines the personality of the drug addict, especially the alcoholic, to determine if there are characteristic traits before as well as after addiction takes place.

8) Alcohol and alcoholism

Author

Fishman, Ross

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines alcohol abuse and alcoholism, a disease many feel cannot be cured, only arrested.

9) Alcohol, customs and rituals

Author

Babor, Thomas

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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Presents findings of studies done on drinking practices of different cultures and immigrant groups in the United States.

10) Barbiturates: sleeping potion or intoxicant?

Author

Henningfield, Jack E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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

11) Caffeine, the most popular stimulant

Author

Gilbert, Richard M

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines the nature and effects, both harmful and beneficial, of the use and abuse of this popular stimulant.

12) Cocaine, a new epidemic

Author

Johanson, Chris E

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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

13) Escape from anxiety & stress

Author

McLellan, Tom

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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Discusses causes and consequences of stress and the use and abuse of drugs such as alcohol and marijuana in relation to stress.

14) Flowering plants: magic in bloom

Author

Richardson, P. Mick

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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Discusses the medicinal uses of various plants and the practices of primitive and contemporary societies such as initiation rites, witchcraft, and medicine men.

15) Getting help: treatments for drug abuse

Author

Schnoll, Sidney H

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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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.

16) Heroin: the street narcotic

Author

Zackon, Fred

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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

17) Inhalants: the toxic fumes

Author

Glowa, John R

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines the use of volatile hydrocarbons such as paint thinners, glue, and cleaning fluid as inhalants, a rapidly-growing form of drug abuse.

18) Mushrooms, psychedelic fungi

Author

Furst, Peter T

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines the uses and hallucinogenic properties of psychedelic mushrooms, one of nature's oldest and most misunderstood drugs.

19) Over-the-counter drugs: harmless or hazardous?

Author

Sanberg, Paul R

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1986

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Examines psychoactive drugs which are available without a doctor's prescription, discussing which are effective and which are harmful.

20) Prescription narcotics: the addictive painkillers

Author

Sanberg, Paul R

Series

Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1986

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

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1) Alcohol, teenage drinking

2) Amphetamines: danger in the fast lane

3) Marijuana, its effects on mind and body

4) Methadone, treatment for addiction

5) Nicotine: an old fashioned addiction

6) Quaaludes: the quest for oblivion

7) The addictive personality

8) Alcohol and alcoholism

9) Alcohol, customs and rituals

10) Barbiturates: sleeping potion or intoxicant?

11) Caffeine, the most popular stimulant

12) Cocaine, a new epidemic

13) Escape from anxiety & stress

14) Flowering plants: magic in bloom

15) Getting help: treatments for drug abuse

16) Heroin: the street narcotic

17) Inhalants: the toxic fumes

18) Mushrooms, psychedelic fungi

19) Over-the-counter drugs: harmless or hazardous?

20) Prescription narcotics: the addictive painkillers

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