Drugs - Group 4 |
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| Series title: | The Facts about Drugs Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7614-2672-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Cavendish Square |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $182.00 |
Book Description:
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We've all heard about teenagers turning to over-the-counter cold remedies and everyday household items to get high. It's common knowledge that some athletes use steroids to build muscle tone and enhance performance. Certainly the younger generation today knows all of this and much more. This series aims to provide young adults with the basic facts and gritty details regarding drugs. Readily accessible and straight forward, it explains how each drug works and describes its short-term...
More DescriptionWe've all heard about teenagers turning to over-the-counter cold remedies and everyday household items to get high. It's common knowledge that some athletes use steroids to build muscle tone and enhance performance. Certainly the younger generation today knows all of this and much more. This series aims to provide young adults with the basic facts and gritty details regarding drugs. Readily accessible and straight forward, it explains how each drug works and describes its short-term and long-term effects on the body--especially on young people. While placing the drug within its historical and social context, the series is above all practical. The focus is on helping readers make informed decisions, recognize problems, and find solutions.