drug use

The diary of a teenage girl whose social drinking and drug use turn into addictions that cause her to become involved in a bad crowd, skip school, and lose control of her life.

Presents the diary left behind by sixteen-year-old Jay after he committed suicide, revealing his involvement with drugs and witchcraft.

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.

Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

Contains information, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics about teenage drug abuse, covering the seriousness of the problem, related dangers, treatment, and prevention.

Examines the use of steroids and other human growth hormones by legendary pitcher Roger Clemens and other major league baseball players and the ongoing investigation by the Justice Department.

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

Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.

Explores doping in sports and discusses the efforts of scientists and officials to test athletes and prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Contains fifteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to performance enhancing drugs, including their physiological effects, antidoping policies, drug testing, the use of performance enhancing drugs among teens, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.