Illicit and misused drugs

Provides detailed information on various types of painkillers and how they are abused, including many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.

Defines over-the-counter drugs, describes their history, and discusses who uses OTCs, the dangers of abusing them, treatment for addictions, and controversial issues surrounding nonprescription drugs.

Defines marijuana and discusses its side-effects and treatments.

Explains the dangers of using heroin, also known as smack, H, junk, and skag; and focuses on what it is, the history of the drug, who uses it, the dangers of using opioids, the legal consequences, controversial issues, and possible treatment options.

Examines the history of drug addiction treatment, discussing drug addiction and the possible philosophies of treatment options available for addicts.

Defines cocaine; provides an overview of its history; and discusses the physiological effects of its use, issues surrounding it, and treatment for addiction.

Defines hallucinogens; provides and overview of their history; and discusses the physiological effects of their use as well as legal consequences and controversial issues associated with hallucinogenic drugs.

Reveals steroids' dangerous side effects, provides suggested treatments, the legal consequences of using illegal steroids, and safer ways to achieve the same results.

Examines the history, the dangers, and treatment for cocaine use. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

Describes Ritalin, from medical uses and problems in overprescribing it, to ways to prevent potential for abuse.