Bibliograph

The truth about barbiturates, Judy Monroe Peterson

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The truth about barbiturates, Judy Monroe Peterson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The truth about barbiturates

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Judy Monroe Peterson

Series statement

Drugs & consequences

Summary

Abuse of barbiturates and other prescription drugs is a serious problem in the United States, and it is the fastest growing drug abuse trend among American teens. In this candid volume, young adults get the truth about abusing these drugs and how addiction can result in permanent mental and physical harm, or even deadly reactions. This matter-of-fact narrative describes the effects on abusers, family members, friends, and society. It also explains the dangerous rise in illegal online pharmacies, drug interactions and effects, overdose and withdrawal, how to identify a drug user, treatment options, support groups, recovery, and drug prevention

Target audience

adult

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