Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs /

Provides an overview of legal and illicit drugs, including their health impact, addictive nature, and potential for abuse. Also discussed are the political and economic ramifications of such substances; their use among youth; possible treatments; drug trafficking; antidrug efforts and campaigns; and...

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Main Author: Alters, Sandra
Corporate Author: Gale Group
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2008.
Edition:2007 edition.
Series:Information Plus reference series.
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Summary:Provides an overview of legal and illicit drugs, including their health impact, addictive nature, and potential for abuse. Also discussed are the political and economic ramifications of such substances; their use among youth; possible treatments; drug trafficking; antidrug efforts and campaigns; and criticisms of the "war on drugs".
Item Description:"ISSN 1938-8896".
"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas."
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781414429496 (electronic book)
1414429495 (electronic book)
9781414407449
1414407440