drugs

"The debate raging around drug abuse today is whether addicts who commit crime should be sent to jail or to treatment. This book investigates the debate on how to confront illegal drug use and abuse in the United States, using full-color photographs and sidebars to offer readers an . . . understanding of the many proposed solutions to this problem"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the complex issues of both legal and illegal drug use throughout history, with a detailed history of the drugs that have garnered the most attention from the American public, beginning in the 1700s up to the present day.

Examines the history of club drugs and how they are abused today, focusing on LSD, hallucinogens, MDMA, ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, and inhalants. Discusses each one's negative effects on the human body, and their abuse by a wide variety of users. Highlights the dangers of addiction as well as treatment options, and what is being done to address the epidemic in society today. Includes dozens of personal stories, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"Suri and Liv have been best friends since kindergarten. Suri, the photographer, has always been the safe, responsible one, afraid to take risks. Now that the pair is in high school, she's worried that her more outgoing and adventurous friend will outgrow her. Then Liv's wild, risk-taking personality leads her down a dangerous path--and Suri is afraid of losing her for real. But if she chases Liv down that same path of drinking, partying, hooking up with older guys and doing drugs, will Suri be able to save her friend--or herself?"--Back cover.

Readers learn how police target drug traffickers and what they can do to pursue a similar career.

Examines the lives of Alex DeCubas, a failed wrestler who turned to drug dealing for a living, and Kevin Pederson, a Westpoint graduate and DEA agent, discussing their childhood friendship, the personal turmoil they went through as Pederson persued DeCubas on charges of drug trafficking, and their rekindled friendship as they reunited to coach high school wrestling.

An anti-patent scientist turned drug pirate must traverse the world in a submarine in 2144.

With nanotechnology, doctors can use tiny electronic devices and sensors to create innovative new treatments for their patients.

Explores the issues surrounding big pharma and drug pricing by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

This volume helps readers understand how people with OCD use rituals to cope with distressing intrusive thoughts.