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DEA's revised and updated drug fact sheet about the class of drugs known as stimulants - what are they, what is their origin and history, what are the common street names for these drugs, what do they look like, how they are abused, what their effect is on the minds...
DEA's revised and updated drug fact sheet about the type of drugs referred to as inhalants - what are they, what their origin is, what are the common street names for these drugs, what do they look like, how they are abused, what their effect is on the mind and...
DEA's revised and updated drug fact sheet about the class of drugs known as depressants - what are they, what their origin is, what are the common street names for these drugs, what do they look like, how they are abused, what their effect is on the mind and bodies...
DEA's revised and updated drug fact sheet about heroin - what it is, what is its history, what are its common street names, what it looks like, how it is abused, what its effect is on the mind and bodies of users including signs of overdose, and its legal status.
Drugs of Abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes...