"In the United States and Canada, millions of individuals have problems with substance abuse. In some cases the problems are relatively minor, but in others, that abuse leads to addiction. Addiction is a serious and costly disease. In "Addiction Treatment: Escaping the Trap", you will learn some definitions important in the study of addiction treatment. You will also learn about the history of addiction treatment, including the work and continuing...

This book examines various aspects of addiction in the United States.

"Scientists studying e-cigarettes are discovering that vaping is not really safe despite being promoted as a safe alternative to smoking tobacco. E-cigs still deliver nicotine, which is very addictive, and there are other chemicals in them that can cause health problems. In this book, learn why many places are banning or controlling use of these potentially dangerous devices." --

"Provides comprehensive information on the dangers of alcohol use"--

"Find out about the history of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs, how they work, their effects, and why people use and abuse them"--

Although drinking alcoholic beverages is legal for those 21 years and older in the United States, alcohol is a dangerous drug when misused or abused by those of any age. One of the most commonly used drugs among teens and adults, alcohol affects areas of the brain that influence pleasure, impulses, and coordination. Though moderate, social use of alcohol can have a beneficial effect on health, drinking to excess can lead to headaches, nausea, severe...

Heroin, opium, morphine, and codeine—the natural opioids. In Heroin and Other Opioids: Poppies' Perilous Children, you'll learn about these substances as well as newer derivatives, all of which can impact lives in serious and negative ways. Take a trip through the history of opium production and use, and its role in political history. Discover that opioids were popular patent medicines, the primary ingredients of such "medicines" as Mrs.

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Many young people think inhalants cause no harm because they are everyday items bought by parents, sold in stores, and even advertised on television. The chemicals in the inhalant vapors, however, are poisons. They can change the way the brain works and harm other parts of the body. New users are typically between the ages of twelve and fifteen. This plain-speaking narrative explains the harmful effects of chemicals on a teen's body and mind. Steps...

Crystal meth, or methamphetamine, is an illegal and powerful street drug. Also known as meth, crank, chalk or speed, crystal meth first acts as a stimulant, then begins to systematically destroy the body. It causes severe health conditions and is highly addictive. Within this book, readers will learn about the long and short-term effects of crystal meth which include physical addiction, emotional addiction, expense, health problems, arrest for possession...

Amphetamines are stimulants are used to control hyperactivity, appetite, and sleeping disorders, but there is debate over whether their benefits outweigh their drawbacks. Teens can learn the proper uses, side effects, and costs of this addictive substance, as well as what they can do to help someone get off of it.