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Discusses why athletes use different drugs, how they become addicted, the consequences of drug abuse, and how to get help. ... Read more

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Discusses the dangers associated with drugs including the connections between drugs and violent crime. ... Read more

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None like it!
This is a grand effort at a difficult and complex subject.Miller does agreat job in setting forth the basics in a clear and easy-to-read manner. Teenage readers will find it very informative, but the book is written in apleasing style for any age.I was most impressed with this book, whichstands far above the rest of recent books on this subject.Thank you.

Very Good Summary for Teen Readers
This book presents an easy-to-understand, well thought-out description of the relationship between drugs--both therapeutic and harmful--and mentalillness. It provides useful references for readers who want moreinformation, and the writing--simple, straightforward, and neither toocomplex nor overly childish--is just right for teens. ... Read more

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Discusses teen culture in America and how drug use has become part of that culture; offers guidance for teens on how to say no to drugs and still fit in. ... Read more

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Discusses perfectionism and its causes, the possibility of its leading to drug abuse, and ways to cope with both problems. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education, published by American Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 6284 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A national study of substance abuse prevention professionals in higher education.(SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS)
Author: Mary K. Crozier
Publication: Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: American Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation
Volume: 49Issue: 2Page: 43(23)

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education, published by American Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation on March 22, 2001. The length of the article is 3081 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drug prevention through continuing education evaluation of a teacher training course. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
Author: Steven M. Giles
Publication: Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2001
Publisher: American Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation
Volume: 46Issue: 3Page: 43(9)

Article Type: Letter to the Editor

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Discusses the drug methamphetamine, how it is used and abused, its effects, ways to avoid drug addiction, and how to get help for an addiction. ... Read more

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Bringing together a range of important new research findings, this book provides a clear account of the effects and incidence of heroin use in Britain, the policies presently deployed to combat it, and the broader patterns of production and distribution of the drug. The authors relate heroin use to other drug abuse and show many of the assumptions that underlie current policy to be erroneous proposing the elements of an alternative policy agenda. Essential reading for all concerned with the drug problem. `...I would enthusiastically commend the book to anyone with a basic working knowledge of the drug field who needed stimulation for a thought provoking weekend.' British Journal of Addiction ... Read more

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Describes psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, and other hallucinogenic drugs and discusses their dangerous and destructive effects. ... Read more

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Discusses the drug MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy, and its effects on the mind and body, particularly pointing out the dangers of using it. ... Read more

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incredibly incitful!this author really knows her stuff!
This is quite possibly the best book written on the subject of ecstacy and the problems it creates for the international club going youth.I can't wait for the next book by this brilliant author. ... Read more

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Explains the different types of herbal stimulants as well as dangers and benefits associated with their use. ... Read more