methamphetamine abuse

"Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a devastating drug that ravages users' bodies and can destroy their lives. This title explores the effects of meth on the body, examines the laws and policies surrounding it, and discusses the road to recovery"--Provided by publisher.

Journalist David Sheff tells the story of his son Nic's happy early childhood, the transformation wrought by Nic's addiction to methamphetamine, and his own obsession with Nic's well-being.

The author describes his childhood in California, his addiction to crystal meth and heroin at a young age, his relapse after eighteen months of sobriety, and his path to recovery.

The author describes his childhood in California, his addiction to crystal meth and heroin at a young age, his relapse after eighteen months of sobriety, and his path to recovery.

Discusses the dangers of using methamphetamine including its addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent its use and abuse.

Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.

Describes methamphetamine and other amphetamines, how they affect the body, the dangers of both legal and illegal amphetamines, and more.

Offers information on crystal meth, its effects, and the dangers associated with its use.

Journalist Patrick Moore describes twenty years of his life as a crystal meth addict, in which he details being raised by an alcoholic artist grandmother, hallucinations in Los Angeles, anonymous sex in New York City's eighties clubs, colorful characters, and more.

The author describes his experiences as a patient in a drug-rehabilitation facility and his relapses with drugs and alcohol, and discusses what it is like to be a young person living with addictions in the United States.