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!
Download or read book Crystal Meth and Other Amphetamines written by Karla Fitzhugh and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005-10-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides facts young people need to make informed decisions about crystal meth and other amphetamines.
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.
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.
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.
Download or read book Methamphetamine and Stimulant Abuse written by Bethany Bryan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crystal meth and other amphetamines are illegal synthetic drugs that are cheap to produce and very damaging. These stimulants are highly aggressive and gradually destroy the body of a user. This book will guide readers through the warning signs of possible crystal meth abuse and suggest potential interventions and ways to seek treatment. Personal narratives, sidebars, and organizations that treat crystal meth addiction are also included to instill hope in readers seeking help for themselves or loved ones.
Download or read book Overcoming Crystal Meth Addiction written by Steven J. Lee and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Overcoming Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction, one of the few books to address the topic for a general audience, Dr. Steven Lee, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in crystal meth addiction, offers a complete guide to the drug, its effects, and how to overcome it. Based on extensive scientific and social research and drawing from his professional experience, he covers everything from the definition and history of crystal meth to the physical and psychological effects; from dealing with the addictive personality to helping a friend or family member cope with it. He focuses on understanding rather than outright condemnation of the drug, and empathetically covers all of the crucial questions: What is crystal meth? How is it made? How does it affect the body? How do you know if you're addicted to it? How do you stop using it? What if you don't want to stop? If you are going to use CM anyway, how can you minimize the damage? What if you quit but slipped and used again?
Download or read book Amphetamines and Other Stimulants written by Lawrence Clayton and published by Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services. This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amphetamines and other stimulants are appropriately prescribed for a variety of ailments, but because they can make one feel alert or happy, they are also abused, particularly by teens. The types of stimulants and their effects, the danger abusing them poses, and advice on healing from addiction and resisting peer pressure are clearly presented in this volume.
Download or read book Addiction written by Marilyn Herie and published by . This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addiction: An Information Guide is the latest in the series of CAMH guides for clients and families. Written by professional counsellors, this concise and easy-to-read booklet includes information on: - what addiction is - what causes addiction - addiction treatment and other support options - recovery and relapse prevention - help for partners and families - explaining addiction to children. The guide also recommends books and websites where people can learn more, and includes contact information for organizations and services that can offer support. Professionals may wish to offer this guide to their clients and families and use it to introduce and discuss issues. People with substance use problems and their families may wish to order this guide for themselves. The guide is also useful for health and social service workers, students, journalists and anyone else wanting to gain a basic understanding of addiction, its effects and treatment.
Download or read book Get Smart About Meth and Other Stimulants written by Anonymous and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basic facts behind the dangers of methamphetamines and other stimulants, their chemistry and harmful effects, signs of addiction and dependence, addiction treatment options, prevention tools for parents, and much more.The stimulant class of drugs includes medicine used to treat legitimate conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy, but also includes illicitly produced methamphetamines and other harmful and addictive drugs. In this Hazelden Quick Guide, expert resources and information come together in an engaging and accessible e-book short. Topics include:• What methamphetamine and stimulants are, and how and why they were created• The history of their use and abuse• Changing cultural, social, and legal factors• Definitions of use, abuse, and dependence, with information on prevention and advice for parents• How the drugs work, including their health effects and what makes them so addictive• Intervention and effective treatment methods• Relapse prevention tools for recovering dependents and addicts
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.
Download or read book Crystal Meth written by Jeremy Harrow and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-07-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crystal meth is one of the fastest growing and most dangerous drugs. Because of its addictive powers, trying it just once can mean chronic addiction. In this attention-getting book, readers are shown the ugly reality of crystal meth use. Using gross, vivid images and unvarnished language, young adults will learn before they experiment just how tragic the use of this drug can be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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