Cocaine : the rush to destruction

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Title:

Author:

Chastain, Zachary.

ISBN:

9781422224298

9781422224489

9781422224243

9781422224434

Personal Author:

Chastain, Zachary.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map, photographs ; 25 cm.

Series:

Illicit and misused drugs

Illicit and misused drugs.

Contents:

Introduction -- What is cocaine? -- The history of cocaine -- What are the dangers of cocaine? -- Issues surrounding cocaine -- Treatment for cocaine addiction -- Glossary -- Further reading -- For more information -- Index.

Abstract:

"Blow, snow, crack ... Whatever you call it, cocaine is a big problem in the United States and Canada. More than a million individuals in the United States can be classified as being addicted to cocaine. "Cocaine: The Rush to Destruction" tells the story of cocaine, its history and role in medicine, religion, and even soda production. Learn about the biology behind the highs--and lows--of the drug's use. You will also discover the long- and short-term effects of cocaine abuse and addiction, and you'll get information on kicking the cocaine habit. First-person stories of individuals with cocaine addiction--and some who are fighting the addiction--provide cautionary tales as well as stories of hope"--The publisher.

Subject Term:

Cocaine -- Juvenile literature.

Cocaine abuse -- Juvenile literature.

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Blow, snow, crack ... Whatever you call it, cocaine is a big problem in the United States and Canada. More than a million individuals in the United States can be classifies as being addicted to cocaine. Cocaine: The Rush to Destruction tells the story of cocaine, its history and role in medicine, religion, and even soda production. Learn about the biology behind the highs- and lows-of the drug's use. You will also discover the long- and short-term effects of cocaine abuse and addiction, and you'll get information on kicking the cocaine habit. First-person stories of individuals with cocaine addiction-and some who are fighting the addiction-provide cautionary tales as well as stories of hope. Book jacket.