Abusing over-the-counter drugs : illicit uses for everyday drugs

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Author:

Etingoff, Kim.

ISBN:

9781422224250

Personal Author:

Etingoff, Kim.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

128 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Series:

Illicit and misused drugs

Illicit and misused drugs.

Contents:

Introduction -- What are over-the-counter drugs? -- The history of over-the-counter drugs -- Who uses over-the-counter drugs? -- What are the dangers of over-the-counter drugs? -- Treatment -- Controversial issues -- Glossary -- Further reading -- For more information -- Bibliography -- Index.

Subject Term:

Drug abuse -- Juvenile literature.

Drugs, Nonprescription -- Juvenile literature.

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Summary

The government has approved them. You don't need a prescription. You can get them at practically any supermarket. So obviously over-the-counter medications can't be dangerous, right? Wrong. When taken in ways other than directed, over-the-counter medications can be just as dangerous as many illegal drugs. And because there's a false sense of security about the medications-and because they are in almost everyone's home medicine cabinet-the abuse and misuse of over-the-counter medications are on the rise. Abusing Over-the-Counter Drugs: Illicit Uses for Everydays Drugs presents the facts about this alarming trend. You'll learn what drugs are most misused, the effects of misused over-the-counter medications, and what the government is doing to stem the problem. You will also find suggestions on how to get help to stop abusing over-the-counter medications. Book jacket.