Contains essays that provide a variety of perspectives on drugs, debating issues of addiction, the harmfulness of marijuana, marijuana legalization, teen prescription drug abuse, home drug tests, and random drug testing.

I guess the lowest I ever felt was when I got out of jail and none of my friends were there for me. That's when I opened my eyes, says Logan. In this program, she and her peers Howard and Zeb openly talk about what it was like to become addicted to drugs..and what it took to get straight and stay clean. In addition, Ben Jones, of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, and experienced addiction counselors provide insights into why...

Presents fifteen opposing essays exploring the topic of drugs and teens' rights, focusing on student drug testing and drug searches. Includes organizations to contact and further reading.

"Find out what club drugs are, what happens when someone becomes addicted, and how the addiction is treated"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks to antidepressant and antianxiety drugs.

Hallucinogenic plants may be the oldest drugs in the world, and were probably used in rituals during prehistoric times. In the 20th century, LSD and ecstasy became the hallucinogens of choice. This program recounts how science has gradually become aware of the properties of hallucinogens, both natural and synthetic. It also provides a detailed look at the effects of such substances on the brain. Peyote, mushrooms, ahuyasca vine, iboga and yohimbe...

This book alerts readers to date rape drugs, such as gamma hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, Rohypnol, and alcohol, and explains how to recognize and avoid them and how to protect against them.