designer drugs

Contains ten essays that present opposing arguments on the effects and potential dangers of club drugs such as ecstasy, and includes an annotated list of related organizations.

Considers the severity of synthetic drug abuse around the world and outlines the dangers associated with this practice. Demonstrates how synthetic drug abuse can be responded to and prevented. Includes color photographs.

Describes the effects of the drug ecstasy on the body and brain, including long-term depression due to damaged or destroyed neurons, and explains that the drug can kill.

Presents real life stories to describe the effects that predatory drugs, such as date rape drugs, have on the mind and body, how, where and why kids get and use them, and the legal and physical consequences for their use.

Presents information on the history, legal status, physical characteristics, and use of designer, or club drugs, and explores the effects of these substances on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.

A neuroscientist designs a new type of mind altering drug and begins experimenting on people with surprising results.

Presents an overview of club drugs and their affect on society.

Collects eleven critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to "club drugs" such as Ecstasy and amphetamines, and discusses how harmful recreational usage can be, possible benefits of Ecstasy, the Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act, and more.

The author presents true stories of the devastating effects of the drug Ecstasy, and explains its history, the damage the drug can do to the brain and body, and what treatments work.

Presents a list of facts about Ecstasy and other party drugs, discusses the dangers associated with their use, reviews the history of party drugs, and examines their effects on the brain, how they are made and sold, and how to get treatment for addiction. Includes links to related Internet sites.