drugs

After her mother dies of an apparent overdose, Faith Flores discovers that her mother and her friend, Melinda, participated in an experimental clinical trial to treat heroin addiction.

Examines long-term case studies on mental illness in the United States and the effects of psychiatric drugs, covering the published results of these studies as well as alternative programs that are producing positive outcomes.

Presents profiles of hundreds of prescription and nonprescription drugs, alphabetized by generic name or drug class name, providing information on uses, dosages, overdose symptoms, side effects, precautions, and interactions with other drugs and substances.

An alphabetical guide to nearly seven hundred healing substances, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals, herbal remedies, and oils used in aromatherapy.

Provides teens with a close up look at the ramifications of alcohol and drug usage. In a hospital setting, teens learn the life-threatening consequences of drug abuse.

A young man learns to be self-confident and proud. After time in the Army, he comes home and searches for the man who drugged his sister.

Includes lesson plans, activity sheet and test answer kesy for the Discover skills for life, level 6.

Young people learn why drugs are dangerous.