drugs

Compares the effects of marijuana use against the effects of marijuana laws, examining the issue from constitutional, criminal, economic, health, industrial, medical, national security, and sociological perspectives, and arguing that the drug should be legalized.

Recounts the age-old debate of whether drug usage should be legalized or not.

Examines the history, nature, effects, and dangers of such designer drugs as Ecstasy, PCP, fentanyl, and meperidine.

Discusses how the brain functions, the effects of drugs on the brain, how drug use can lead to addiction, and where to get help.

Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

Discusses from the viewpoints of police officers, politicians, and the U.S. "drug czar" the many issues surrounding the legalization of drugs. Includes photographs and side-bars and uses quotes and anecdotes.

Presents alphabetized profiles of over 2,000 brand name prescriptions and nearly 400 common generics, covering their uses, benefits, dosages, side effects, and precautions; and identifies dangerous herbal-prescription combinations. Also includes a color photographic drug guide.

Defines the various categories of medications and describes their effects on the body.

Presents a positive approach to the avoidance of stimulants and depressants, and uses a college human performance laboratory setting to show the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs on mental and physical performance.

The 1960s represented an era of change as new frontiers in space were conquered while on the ground, free love, rock 'n' roll and drug abuse dominated American culture.