Buzzed: The Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy"Updated and revised, here is the second edition of the essential, most accessible source for understanding how drugs work and their effects on body and behavior -- from alcohol to Ecstasy. Scientifically accurate and easy to read, this no-nonsense handbook gives the most balanced, objective information available on the most often used and abused drugs, from alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine to heroin and Ecstasy. Whether the reader is a student confronted by drugs for the first time, an accountant reaching for his fourth cup of coffee, or a health educator, 'Buzzed' will provide a clear understanding of how drugs work and the consequences of their use. . . . Neither a 'Just Say No' treatise nor a 'How to' manual, 'Buzzed' is based on the conviction that people make better decisions with accurate information in hand." -- Page [4] of cover. |
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