The Truth About Amphetamines and Stimulants
Title | The Truth About Amphetamines and Stimulants PDF eBook |
Author | Paula Johanson |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2011-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1448854830 |
Describes the effects of amphetamines and stimulants and provides information about drug testing, dependence and withdrawal, and finding treatment.
The Facts about Amphetamines
Title | The Facts about Amphetamines PDF eBook |
Author | Francha Roffe Menhard |
Publisher | Marshall Cavendish |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780761419723 |
Describes the history, characteristics, legal status, and abuse of amphetamines and methamphetamines.
The Truth About Amphetamines and Stimulants
Title | The Truth About Amphetamines and Stimulants PDF eBook |
Author | Paula Johanson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781448854837 |
Describes the effects of amphetamines and stimulants and provides information about drug testing, dependence and withdrawal, and finding treatment.
Amphetamines and Other Stimulants
Title | Amphetamines and Other Stimulants PDF eBook |
Author | Lianne Warburton |
Publisher | Infobase Publishing |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Amphetamine abuse |
ISBN | 1438118236 |
Amphetamines, including crystal meth, are some of the most powerful and addictive drugs available today.
Stimulants
Title | Stimulants PDF eBook |
Author | John Perritano |
Publisher | Mason Crest Publishers |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Amphetamine abuse |
ISBN | 9781422236116 |
Stimulants are drugs that speed up activity in the brain. It's a class of drugs that ranges from caffeine to ADHD medication to methamphetamine--and as those example suggest, the effects can range from mild to medically beneficial to potentially deadly. This book looks at the history and effects of stimulants both legal and illegal.From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once viewed as a shameful secret, is now widely understood to be a brain disease that can be treated. This series explores the many facets of this complex topic, providing students with the facts they need to navigate drug use and abuse in their daily lives. Each title in this series contains an introduction with Helpline contact information, color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. At the end of each book a page is dedicated to Educational Videos which are offered through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, speech etc. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.
On Speed
Title | On Speed PDF eBook |
Author | Nicolas Rasmussen |
Publisher | NYU Press |
Pages | 400 |
Release | 2009-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0814776396 |
Medicine.
Methamphetamine & Other Amphetamines
Title | Methamphetamine & Other Amphetamines PDF eBook |
Author | Rosa Waters |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 82 |
Release | 2014-11-17 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1422288099 |
Methamphetamine is one of the most dangerous drugs available today. Meth and other amphetamines can seriously damage your body, ruin your relationships, and lead to prison and even death. Discover the true risks of these drugs, including the many awful effects they can have on your body, from rotting teeth to problems with your organs and brain. Find out how meth has ruined so many lives. Learn the downside of methamphetamine and other amphetamines!