Illicit and misused drugs

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Painkillers

prescription dependency
2008
Provides detailed information on various types of painkillers and how they are abused, including many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.

Abusing over-the-counter drugs

illicit uses for everyday drugs
2008
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.

Marijuana

mind-altering weed
2008
Defines marijuana and discusses its side-effects and treatments.

Heroin and other opioids

poppies' perilous children
2008
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.

Addiction treatment

escaping the trap
2008
Examines the history of drug addiction treatment, discussing drug addiction and the possible philosophies of treatment options available for addicts.

Cocaine

the rush to destruction
2008
Defines cocaine; provides an overview of its history; and discusses the physiological effects of its use, issues surrounding it, and treatment for addiction.

Hallucinogens

unreal visions
2008
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.

Steroids

pumped up and dangerous
2013
Reveals steroids' dangerous side effects, provides suggested treatments, the legal consequences of using illegal steroids, and safer ways to achieve the same results.

Cocaine

the rush to destruction
2013
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.

Recreational Ritalin

the not-so-smart drug
2008
Describes Ritalin, from medical uses and problems in overprescribing it, to ways to prevent potential for abuse.

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