Pub Date: October 6, 2006
Dewey: 362.295
LCCN: 2006017271
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 14 to 17
Physical Info: 0.43" H x 9.28" L x 6.36" W ( 0.66 lbs) 104 pages
BISAC Categories:
Series: Drug Education Library
Description: Each volume in this series describes in detail the effects, use, and abuse of a particular drug or controlled substance. Society's response to the drug -- law enforcement, abuse prevention, and help for those who abuse the drug -- are featured. The reader's need for facts About the drug is paramount, but controversies that surround these drugs are thoroughly examined as well. Lavish use of quotes from experts in treatment and enforcement, as well as from those with personal experience using the drugs give these volumes added authority. Features include: < ul>< li> Endnotes for all direct quotes< li> Thorough Indexes< li> Annotated bibliographies< li> Sidebars< /ul>