Drugs, the straight facts

Presents a brief study of the history and use of opium, the chemical and addictive properties of the drug, opiate-based medicines, and the illegal transport of opium.

Examines the production and illegal distribution of methamphetamine, describing the history, physical properties, and devastating effects of the drug on the human body.

Provides a history of the HIV / AIDS epidemic and the discovery of the virus that causes AIDS, explaining how HIV operates and the reasoning behind the design, development, and effectiveness of drugs and drug combinations, and discusses ongoing efforts to develop less toxic, more effective drugs.

Presents information on the history and use of prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal sleep aids, and explores the effects of these substances on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.

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.

Provides facts about codeine, discussing its medicinal and cultural history, its use for respiratory disorders, its chemistry and pharmacology, and the benefits and risks of taking the drug.

Presents a comprehensive look at the various drugs used to treat cancer, how these drugs work, their limitations, and side effects.

Presents an introduction to anti-anxiety drugs, explaining the symptoms of fear and anxiety and the history of how these conditions are treated, providing information on the nervous system, anxiety disorders, alternative treatments, and drug therapies.

Examines the history, causes, and treatments of Alzheimer's disease and the impact of the disease on families and society.