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Books in Drugs: The Straight Facts series

  • Peyote And Mescaline

    M. Foster Olive

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Titles in this series, that include charts and diagrams, web site lists, and suggestions for further reading, present to high-schoolers candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs.
  • Quaaludes

    Justin T. Gass

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Provides unbiased information on both the helpful and harmful effects of methaqualone, a drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia that became popular as the recreational drug quaaludes and is banned in most developed countries.
  • Inhalants

    Ingrid A. Lobo

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2004)
    Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of inhalants.
  • Methamphetamine

    Randi Mehling, David J. Triggle

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2007)
    Titles in this series, that include charts and diagrams, web site lists, and suggestions for further reading, present to high-schoolers candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs.
  • Date Rape Drugs

    George B. Kehner, David J. Triggle

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub (Library), June 1, 2004)
    Discusses three date rape drugs and provides information concerning each drug, its effects on the mind and body, legal status, health effects, social issues, and dependency.
  • Ritalin and Other Methylphenidate-Containing Drugs

    Carmen Ferreiro, David J. Triggle

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 19, 2004)
    Examines the history, health effects, medical use, and abuse of a stimulant drug prescribed to treat hyperactivity and inattentiveness in children.
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  • Barbiturates

    Debra Henn, Deborah DeEugenio

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Titles in this series, that include charts and diagrams, web site lists, and suggestions for further reading, present to high-schoolers candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs.
  • Diet Pills

    Debra Henn, Deborah DeEugenio

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    As people become more and more interested in fitness and looking good, many Americans have developed an obsessive attitude toward dieting and body image. Many try diet pills to curb their appetite or, as manufacturers may claim, to burn fat or prevent the body from processing certain foods. These diet supplements pose various risks and many may not be nearly as effective as their makers claim.
  • Diet Pills

    Debra Henn, Deborah DeEugenio

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of diet pills.