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1) Drug abuse
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on drug abuse, including first-person interviews, signs and symptoms, physical dangers, recovery, and solutions"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Opium's Orphans is the first full history of drug prohibition and the "war on drugs." A no-holds-barred but balanced account, it shows that drug suppression was born of historical accident, not rational design. The war on drugs did not originate in Europe or the United States, and even less with President Nixon, but in China. Two Opium Wars followed by Western attempts to atone for them gave birth to an anti-narcotics order that has come to span...
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
What are illicit drugs? Why do people use them? What are the effects on the body of using drugs? Are some drugs more dangerous than others? What is addiction? Why are some people able to stop using drugs at will while others become addicted? Respected science author Magaret O. Hyde and Yale University School of Medicine physician John F. Setaro take a fresh approach to the problem of drug abuse among teens. This book looks at drugs and drug abuse...
Publisher
Foundation for a Drug-Free World
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Explores the lives of several young people who have been forever changed by drug use. Shows the mental and physical consequences of illegal drugs and illustrates how easily a life can be changed or destroyed through drug use. The effects of alcohol, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, Ecstasy and other drugs are discussed, as well as techniques for turning away from risky drug-related situations.
14) Drugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beach Books
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Aims to provide a better understanding of drugs and the dangers of abuse, and discusses what can be done to help users and to stop the illegal use of drugs.
16) Just say no
Publisher
CBS/FOX Video Sports
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
A powerful anti-drug rap song performed by the 1987 NBA World Champion Los Angeles Lakers. Includes exclusive footage that captures the team's camaraderie and underlines their sincerity as anti-drug crusaders.
Series
Language
English
Description
"Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included"--
"Current Controversies: Prescription Drugs: This series covers today's most current national and international...
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Provides basic consumer health information about the abuse of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications, along with facts about causes and consequences of drug abuse, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources"--
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