Contains ten essays that present opposing arguments on the effects and potential dangers of club drugs such as ecstasy, and includes an annotated list of related organizations.
Explains what narcotics are, how they are used, their natural or intended effects, what happens when they are abused, prevention efforts, and the latest treatment for narcotic addiction.
A history of drug-taking, telling the story of five centuries of addicts and users, from monarchs to school children, and arguing that prohibition has turned illicit medicines into the world's most lucrative black market.
Provides a history of drug use and abuse, presents cases for legalization, decriminalization, and other drug policy reforms, as well as the case for strengthening existing drug policy, and examines policies in other countries.
Provides an overview of legal and illegal drugs and their history of use in the United States and supporting arguments for the status quo as well as for decriminalization.
Explains the dangers of turning to drugs in an attempt to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety, discusses the effects of different classes of drugs, and offers advice on how to resist getting involved with drugs. Includes a glossary and a list of places to contact for help.
