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Investigate Club Drugs
Club drugs refer to a wide variety of dangerous drugs often used by young adults at all-night dance parties, dance clubs and bars. The best known of the so-called club drugs used is ecstasy, but there are many others. Club drugs are also sometimes used as "date rape" drugs, to make someone unable to say no to or fight back against sexual assault. This book presents information about ecstasy and other club drugs, including their history, how they are distributed, and their physical and psychological effects highlighted by personal stories.
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This entry in the new Investigate Drugs series offers an accessible, informative, and thought-provoking introduction to some drugs commonly used-and abused-at nightclubs and parties. Following a general overview, chapters individually discuss MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, methamphetamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and LSD, covering the drugs' chemical makeup, history, physical and neurological impact, and potential side effects and risks, from seizures and depression to addiction and death. Illustrated with unremarkable stock photos, this titles conversational, frank text provides a highly readable introduction that includes true, cautionary tales of young adults' drug-taking experiences. The "Getting Help" chapter includes strategies for talking with friends about drug use and abuse, as well as treating addiction. Chapter notes, a glossary, further information resources, and an index are appended., Booklist October 1, 2014
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5-6 IL
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5-12+ GRL
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