Methamphetamine Other Amphetamines

Author : Rosa Waters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422288099
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methamphetamine & Other Amphetamines written by Rosa Waters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Author : David Aretha
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780766052796
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methamphetamine and Amphetamines written by David Aretha and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2003 study found that 37.4 percent of young people have used illicit drugs. all drugs, illegal or legal, can have harmful consequences if they are abused. As abusers' lives become consumed by drugs, they are likely to fail in school or at work, tear apart their families, or commit crimes o support their habits. Even legal drugs such as nicotine can lead to severe health problems or death. Form illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy-to easily obtainable and potentially harmful products such as alcohol, cigarettes, and inhalants-the Drugs series provides the reader with information about drug abuse. Real-life case histories are included.

Author : Francha Roffe Menhard
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761419723
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Facts about Amphetamines written by Francha Roffe Menhard and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history, characteristics, legal status, and abuse of amphetamines and methamphetamines.

Author : Randi Mehling
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438102100
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methamphetamine written by Randi Mehling and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history and physical properties of methamphetamine, physiological effects of the drug, use among teens, information about addiction and recovery, and the legal ramifications of involvement with the drug.

Author : Lianne Warburton
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438118236
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amphetamines and Other Stimulants written by Lianne Warburton and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amphetamines, including crystal meth, are some of the most powerful and addictive drugs available today.

Author : John Perritano
Publisher : Mason Crest Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781422236116
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stimulants written by John Perritano and published by Mason Crest Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Jeff Burlingame
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1608708292
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crystal Meth written by Jeff Burlingame and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and for other drug-related crime and overdose. Personal stories of teens who used drugs seamlessly unfold and reveal the true disease which develops out of the use of meth. The very real reality of drug use is uncovered along with advice on how to deal with peer pressure when choosing to say no. There are so many reasons to avoid crystal methamphetamine and this timely and clearly written book will expose those reasons.

Author : Alexis Burling
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1725347598
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methamphetamines written by Alexis Burling and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methamphetamine abuse is a worldwide problem. This invaluable resource, written in accessible and engaging language, covers vital subjects such as how meth affects the brain and body, the consequences of meth addiction, and how to get help. True stories about people struggling with using crystal meth or trying to get sober help readers put addiction in perspective, while sidebars about topics such as the history of methamphetamine use offer important context. Contact information for drug hotlines, rehab centers, and other community service organizations are included.

Author : Frank Spalding
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404209121
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methamphetamine written by Frank Spalding and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussion of methamphetamine abuse and its social costs.

Author : Frank Spalding
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1448846412
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Methamphetamine and Crystal Meth written by Frank Spalding and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the effects of methamphetamine and crystal meth and provides information about drug testing, dependence and withdrawal, and finding treatment.