drug addiction

The author describes his nonmedical use of Vicodin, relating how he started to become addicted to it, how it affected his life and relationships, and his road to recovery, and provides insight into the lives of other people who have addiction problems with pain killers.

A compilation of facts and statistics on illegal drugs in the U.S., discussing the history of drug use, commonly abused drugs, trends in drug use, the justice system, drug trafficking, the war on drugs, treatment, AIDS and intravenous drug use, and legalization.

Presents nearly thirty essays, many written by teenagers, on drugs, addiction, recovery, and decision-making about drug use. Also includes a bibliography and an annotated list of related organizations and Web sites.

Traces the history of laudanum, focusing on how the drug was touted as a miracle drug during the nineteenth century, causing writers, artists, and everyday citizens to become addicted to it.

Provides readers with facts about drugs and addiction, the side effects, and where people can find help with dependency problems as well as providing case studies, life stories, and quotations from people who have suffered through drug addiction.