The drug abuse prevention library

Text and photographs discuss what the designer drugs are, how they have created terrible trouble in our society, and where they come from.

Provides information on the history and types of depressants, and the effects and dangers of barbiturate use and abuse.

Discusses the relationship between drugs and AIDS.

Discusses drug abuse and alcoholism, how they may be passed from one generation to the next, and the problems they can cause in families.

Discusses the nature of drug addiction, how addiction to one substance can be transferred to another, and how to recover from addiction.

Discusses perfectionism and its causes, the possibility of its leading to drug abuse, and ways to cope with both problems.

Discusses the dangers of specific drugs, explains how taking drugs to relieve tension or stress is likely to reinforce the problems and create greater stress, and suggests healthy ways to handle stress.

Discusses illegal and legal drugs (both over-the-counter and prescription), alcohol, and food and explains how to prevent dangerous interactions among these substances.

Discusses the causes and dangers of chemical dependency, its effects on the family, and ways to get help in dealing with this problem.

Explores the path from runaway to teen prostitute and examines the links between these activities and drug use among teenagers.