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9780791095324

Methamphetamine

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791095324

  • ISBN10:

    0791095320

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-11-01
  • Publisher: Chelsea House Pub

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Summary

Methamphetamine examines the synthetic chemical compound that has been declared a drug epidemic in 2006. This insightful book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine, and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects, trends and attitudes, and legal ramifications associated with the use of this harmful, highly addictive substance. Methamphetamine is bolstered by full-color photographs and illustrations, charts and diagrams, and suggestions for further reading that make this book an essential source for students learning about the dangers of this drug.

Table of Contents

The Use and Abuse of Drugsp. 6
Introductionp. 8
The History of Methamphetaminep. 10
The Hazards of Making Methamphetaminep. 25
The Properties of Methamphetaminep. 33
Methamphetamine and the Brain's Pleasure Centerp. 43
The Long-Term Health Effects of Methamphetaminep. 53
Teenage Trends and Attitudesp. 61
Addiction and Recoveryp. 80
Methamphetamine and the Lawp. 97
Glossaryp. 116
Notesp. 118
Web Sitesp. 122
Further Readingp. 124
Indexp. 125
About the Authorp. 128
About the Editorp. 128
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Methamphetamine examines the synthetic chemical compound that was declared a drug epidemic in 2006. This insightful book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine, and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects, trends and attitudes, and legal ramifications associated with the use of this harmful, highly addictive substance. Methamphetamine is bolstered by full-color photographs and illustrations, charts and diagrams, and suggestions for further reading that make this book an essential source for students learning about the dangers of this drug.

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