Books in Illicit and Misused Drugs series

Looks at the effects of substance abuse on the brain, the nature of mental illness, what happens when substance abuse and mental illness overlap, and how the dual conditions can be treated.

Walker, Ida

Describes substance abuse and addiction in the United States, including the social and genetic factors that lead to addiction, its affect on society, and how it can be prevented and treated.

Chastain, Zachary

Describes ecstasy, how it affects the human body, why it is addictive, and treatment options for addicts.

Describes over-the-counter drugs, including who is misusing or abusing them, and how addiction is treated.

Offers a look at anabolic steroid abuse, covering such topics as why people abuse them, what the risks of using them are, how users can intelligently stop using the substance, the legal consequences of the abuse, and safe alternatives to the drug.

Walker, Ida

Heroin and Other Opioids

Looks at the issue of alcohol abuse, including its history, how it affects the body, and what can be done for alcoholics.

Sanna, E. J.

Looks at hallucinogenic drugs, including their history, how they affect the body, their dangers, and their legal status.