Explains the parts and functions of the nose, how the body breathes and smells, the effects of the drug cocaine, and how to get treatment for addiction.
Describes the negative side effects inhalants have on a person's nasal passages as well as the ways it can kill, and includes a glossary and further reading list.
Describes the negative effects the drug ecstasy has on a person's heart and explains how to get help for an ecstasy problem or help a friend who is addicted. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Describes the negative side effects crack has on a person's circulatory system and discusses several kinds of treatment for crack addiction. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Discusses the negative effects barbiturates have on a person's central nervous system and describes the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, and Chris Farley. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Provides information about the drug crystal meth, explaining what it is, describing its effects on an addict's physical appearance, mind, and body, and discussing the consequences of crystal meth abuse.
Provides information about prescription drug abuse, describing different types of prescriptions medications that are often abused, and discussing the extent of the prescription drug problem.
Provides information about the pain medication OxyContin, explaining what it is, describing its effects on the body and mind, and discussing the consequences of OxyContin abuse.
