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Hallucinogens are drugs that have profound impacts on the users' perceptions of reality. Throughout history, some cultures have embraced hallucinogens as part of a path to spiritual enlightenment. Unfortunately, hallucinogens that are available on the streets can also have terrifying side effects. This book explores the history, effects, and risks of a wide variety of hallucinogenic drugs. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an...
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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People talk a lot about drugs. But, what do they really mean? What does it mean if something is a stimulant or a narcotic? Is alcohol a drug? Can drugs really hurt you? And, if they are so bad for you, why do people take them? What about prescription drugs? What should you say if someone offers you drugs? Sometimes it can be hard to find answers to these tough questions. This book is one place to start.
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"Prescription drugs seem completely safe to many people. After all, trained medical professionals prescribe them to help us. However, prescription drugs can be unsafe if used improperly. Some interact with other medicines and can cause problems. Others can be addictive. Some people may take drugs that aren't prescribed to them because the drugs make them feel good. The age-appropriate language, informative fact boxes, and photographs in this book...
13) LSD
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[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
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This book looks at the history of the hallucinogenic drug LSD and its societal and physical effects.
17) Hallucinogens
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[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
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This book examines the history of the use of hallucinogenic, or psychodelic, drugs, their physical and social effects, and the dangers of taking these drugs.
20) Club drugs
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c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 4
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Provides information about club drugs, also known as designer drugs, looking at the history of the drugs, and discussing club drug abuse, the dangers of club drugs, and attempts to eliminate club drugs.