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When you picture a "drug user," what do you see? Frequently, people envision someone using heroin or some other illegal substance. But in fact, legal drugs are frequently abused and can be just as deadly. Whether it's cough syrup or energy drinks, diet pills or inhalants, this book investigates the many problems that can arise from the abuse of perfectly legal substances. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part...
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Alcohol and tobacco have long histories as socially acceptable drugs. And yet, both alcohol and tobacco can be exceedingly deadly. For instance, excessive drinking has been cited as a cause of death in 1 out of 10 adults under the age of 64. Understanding the potential risks of legal drugs is a challenge all teens will have to confront. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction,...
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Drugs prescribed by doctors can save lives-but they can also destroy them if used incorrectly. This book looks at the various types of prescription drugs, including painkillers, ADHD medication, sleeping pills, and muscle relaxants, that can be tremendously helpful if used in the right context but deadly if used in the wrong one. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once...
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