Drugs, the straight facts

Presents information on the history and use of Ritalin and other medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, discusses the drug's prevelance in U.S. society, and considers its health consequences. Includes resources for further study.

Presents information on the history and use of antidepressants, and explores the effects of these drugs on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.

Explains how individual drugs or group of drugs works in both therapeutic and non-therapeutic conditions along with information about the use and abuse of specific drugs and drug policies in the United States.

Presents a brief study of the history and use of peyote and mescaline, their psychological effects, medicinal uses of peyote, and the introduction of peyote into the United States.

Presents information on the history, legal status, physical characteristics, and use of designer, or club drugs, and explores the effects of these substances on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.

Describes the chemical makeup, history, use, abuse, and dangers of barbiturates, and discusses treatment of drug addiction.

Presents information on the history and use of rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine, explores the effects of these substances on the human brain and body, and discusses the legal consequences of using date-rape drugs. Includes resources for further study.

Presents information on the history and use of weight-loss drugs and discusses the different types of drugs and their effects on the body. Includes resources for further study.

Explains various cosmetic treatments, and focuses on Botox, and includes a historical overview, as well as information on the dangers and benefits of various beauty treatments, including facial fillers, cellulite treatments, hair-loss, and acne drugs.