Books in Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs, Series Two series

Look at drugs produced from plants in the nutmeg, marijuana, cactus, morning glory, bean, and potato families and traces the use of hallucinogenic plants

Part of a series entitled "Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs", this book sets out to inform the reader about drugs and their use.

Examines the uses and hallucinogenic properties of psychedelic mushrooms, one of nature's oldest and most misunderstood drugs.

Discusses the origins and effects of LSD and the LSD experience, including flashbacks and toxic effects, and discusses hallucinogens, therapy options, and the effects of drugs on animals

Discusses the scientific, social, and personal aspects of marijuana, examining its history, cultural impact, psychological and physical effects, dangers, and legal status.

Describes the chemical properties of phencyclidine or PCP and its original use as a pre-surgery anesthetic. Also discusses the physical and psychological effects of this hallucinogen which can cause serious mental illness and even death.

Examines the history, dangers, and increasing appeal of cocaine abuse in America

Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin

Describes the causes and consequences of stress, looks at how drugs and alcohol affect the human nervous system, and argues that drugs are not a useful way of handling stress

Examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of amphetamine use and abuse

Examines alcohol abuse and alcoholism, a disease many feel cannot be cured, only arrested

Sm Quarto, Hardcover, Pictorial Cover, 1988, PP.112, Answers The Questions That Young People Are Likely To Ask About Psychoactive drugs