cocaine

Defines cocaine; provides an overview of its history; and discusses the physiological effects of its use, issues surrounding it, and treatment for addiction.

Examines the history of the use and abuse of cocaine, and describes the effect on the human body and mind, the dangers of cocaine abuse, the law, and other facts about the drug.

Examines the harmful effects of cocaine use and addiction, and explains the dangers of teenage drug abuse in general.

Examines the social, medical, and legal aspects of crack and cocaine, the effects of their abuse, and different treatment programs.

Explains the parts and functions of the nose, how the body breathes and smells, the effects of the drug cocaine, and how to get treatment for addiction.

Describes the negative side effects crack has on a person's circulatory system and discusses several kinds of treatment for crack addiction. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.

Curt, a teen blessed with friends, a summer job, and a promising future in baseball, puts everything at risk when he begins experimenting with drugs.

Chronicles the history of cocaine from the first known medical use of coca in South America to its illegal use worldwide in the twenty-first century, examining its effects on societies over more than five hundred years.

Provides information about cocaine and crack, discussing the history of the drug which was once thought to be beneficial, the illicit use of cocaine, the crack epidemic, the sources of cocaine and attempts to eliminate them, and treatments and recovery from addiction.

Examines the history, the dangers, and treatment for cocaine use. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.