The Encyclopedia Of Drug Abuse (facts On File Library Of Health And Living)
by Esther /
2008 / English / PDF
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With approximately 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse covers the full range of illegal and legal drugs and how they affect society. Taking a global perspective, this new title looks at the worldwide drug trade and the effects of drug abuse in countries and cultures around the world. This comprehensive reference examines various types of drugs and how they function, taking into account risks, causes and consequences of abuse, social issues, psychiatric concerns, means of prevention, law-enforcement efforts, and drugs in specific social groups. Appendixes provide statistics, directories of helpful groups and organizations, and resources for further researchDrug abuse is a longstanding and painful problem that can lead to devastating effects for users, addicts, and their families and friends. Studies show that a large percentage of junior high and high school students have been exposed to, or have experimented with, illegal drugs.
