toxicology

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

Examines potentially dangerous chemicals, gases, and metals that can unknowingly endanger people in their homes, schools, and workplaces and destroy the environment.

Discusses the use of "herbal drugs" and some of their possible dangers.

Discusses the illegal use of heroin as a narcotic, describing how it is taken and its physical effects on the body, especially on the veins.

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.

"Background on Rachel Carson; The environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary perspectives in the environment"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to smoking, discussing its history, its effect on the body, the different forms of tobacco, and the economic and moral issues involved.