A drug-alert book

Discusses different kinds of medicines, their history, and their uses.

Examines steroids, with an emphasis on anabolic steroids, discussing their effects on the body, dangers, and use in sports.

Discusses the many dangers of the illicit use of hallucinogenic drugs. Also examines the controlled use of hallucinogens by aboriginal peoples in religious and social contexts.

Alphabetically arranged entries introduce drug-related terms, concepts, and issues. A resource guide lists drug-related programs and activities.

Examines the social and medical background of opium use, emphasizing its history as a drug with legitimate applications and as a powerful and dangerous illegal narcotic.