The encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs

Examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of alcohol use and abuse.

Discusses causes and consequences of stress and the use and abuse of drugs such as alcohol and marijuana in relation to stress.

Discusses heroine addiction, its treatment with methadone maintenance and alternatives, and other aspects of modern drug abuse.

Examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of amphetamine use and abuse.

Discusses mood modifying drugs used to correct chemical imbalances in the brain which are believed to cause mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia.

Discusses the effects, side effects, and dangers of barbiturate use and abuse.

Examines the history, dangers, and increasing appeal of cocaine abuse in America.

Examines alcohol abuse and alcoholism, a disease many feel cannot be cured, only arrested.

Explores the use of prescription narcotics, the risks and consequences of addiction, and current treatments.

Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.