drugs

Provides detailed information on 52 drugs and other addictive substances, defined as illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances as well as commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Statistics highlight each entry and sidebars provide information on the legal, historical or social aspects of the particular drug. Difficult words are defined within the text. Appropriate for middle school students.

The articles in this collection provide valuable coverage and insights into the practices of drug manufacturers, the driving forces behind the costs we face today, and what, if anything, can be done to satiate the hunger of big pharma. Media literacy questions and terms will engage readers beyond the text and aid them in considering the many facets of this complicated issue.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the history and role of the society of diseases.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing.

Presents alphabetized profiles of illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances, and commonly abused classes of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, covering their histories, effects on the body, typical users, treatment options, consequences of use, and legal issues; and includes illustrations, sidebars, and several reference tools. This volume covers "Marijuana"-"Nitrous Oxide.".

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-related health risks and treatment for addiction. Includes index and resource information"--Provided by publisher.

Contains essays that provide a variety of perspectives on drug legalization, debating issues of the drug problem including the War on Drugs, drug prohibition versus drug decriminalization, the impact of drug legalization on society, and whether public policy on drugs should be reformed.

"Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths"--OCLC.

"In recent years, drug overdoses have been rising in many communities. Many overdoses are fatal. In fact, in 2020, drug overdose deaths soared over 93,000, a record number according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drug overdoses can strike anywhere, in cities, suburbs, and rural areas from Florida to Alaska. People of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups have been affected by the rise in overdoses"--Provided by publisher.

"Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths"--OCLC.