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HEALTH ISSUES: AMPHETAMINES
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| By: |
Susan Elliot-Wright |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£7.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0750244909 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780750244909 |
| Publisher: |
HACHETTE CHILDREN'S GROUP |
| Pub. date: |
1 June, 2004 |
| Series: |
Health Issues |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
Amphetamines are a group of class B, man-made stimulants, often referred to by the nickname 'speed'. This book explains what amphetamines are, and where they come from. It also explains the side effects of taking the drug - such as exhaustion, paranoia, depression and aggression, together with information on how addicts can be treated. |
| Synopsis: |
Amphetamines are a group of class B, man-made stimulants, often referred to by the nickname 'speed'. The highly publicised drug 'ecstasy' is a type of amphetamine, and a chapter of this book is devoted to it. The book explains what amphetamines are, and where they come from. Side effects of taking the drug are explained - such as exhaustion, paranoia, depression and aggression, together with information on how addicts can be treated. It includes photos, case studies, glossary, resource section and index. |
| Illustrations: |
Full-colour photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Hodder Wayland |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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