drug use

"Looks at the types of performance-enhancing drugs that exist and the problems that follow their misuse."--Back cover.

Describes the benefits and drawbacks of Ritalin and Adderall which are routinely prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and the dangers of abusing these drugs.

The legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in various states has impacted teens’ views and decisions regarding experimenting with marijuana. Teens and Marijuana explores the real-life choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong.

"One of the Trojans' assistant coaches is giving a few players special attention. That includes a (maybe illegal) personal nutrition program. Will the players go along in order to get an edge?"--Provided by the publisher.

Allison Moore's account of her life as a Hawaii vice cop who became addicted to meth which eventually led her to a life of prostitution, torture, and prison. She found the strength to escape her addiction and during her rehabilitation she began to redeem herself by apologizing for the many deceptions (among them faking major illnesses) she perpetrated with her police collegues and other friends, as well as her own family.

From alcohol and marijuana to methamphetamine, heroin, and the popular club drug known as Molly, teens abuse a wide variety of substances—and often put their health at risk. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines, How Serious a Problem Is Substance Abuse Among Teens? Why Do Teens Use Alcohol and Drugs? What Are the Consequences of Substance Abuse? and What Can Be Done About Teen Substance Abuse?.

Tells the story of Christiane F., a German teenager during the 1970s, detailing her experimentation with drugs and addiction to heroin, which led to her working as a prostitute in order to support her drug habit.

Discusses the use of anabolic steroids by athletes at all levels, and provides information about the performance enhancing drugs, explaining what they are, how they work, their effect on physical and psychological health, and attempts to control their presence in sports.

Contains twenty articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to use of performance enhancing drugs, debating questions of whether it should be legalized, whether it is dangerous, how effective testing really is, and what to expect in the future.