Authors present differing opinions on whether the drug "spice" may be harmful and should be regulated, whether legislation is needed to ban synthetic club drugs, and whether community coalitions can help reduce access to synthetic drugs.
Examines the problems associated with ecstasy and how the drug can cause brain damage, and contains real-life case studies and quotes from drug users and health professionals.
Lynn Smith chronicles her struggles to overcome drug addiction, describing how her so-called normal life was torn apart by Ecstacy and how she tried to rebuild it.
Presents information on the history and use of Ecstasy, explains how it works, and explores the biochemical effects of Ecstasy on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.
Describes the negative effects the drug ecstasy has on a person's heart and explains how to get help for an ecstasy problem or help a friend who is addicted. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Twenty-two articles and essays describe the history of club drugs such as ecstasy, Rohypnol, and GHB and argue opposing points on legal and medical issues related to club drugs.
