Drugs in Real Life

Drug use is widespread across the United States. Whether they're used for medical purposes, recreational purposes, or are taken illegally, all drugs pose a danger if misused. This series examines the physical and psychological costs of drug abuse, as well as the social implications of abuse and the laws and policies that surround various drugs.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a widely accepted substance in American culture, but misuse and abuse of alcohol can have devastating effects. This title explores the history of alcohol, its effects on the body,…

Club Drugs

When people accept drugs from strangers at clubs or parties, they have no idea what is really in those pills. This title explores how club drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding them,…

Cocaine

Cocaine is a deadly, addictive drug that ruins people's lives. This title explores the history of cocaine, how it affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and ways in which…

Date Rape Drugs

Date Rape Drugs are used by predators to engage in drug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA). This title explores how these drugs affect the body, the laws and policies surrounding them, and…

Heroin and Prescription Opioids

Abuse of heroin and prescription opioids in the United States has developed into an epidemic. This title explores how heroin and prescription opioids affect the body, the laws and policies…

Marijuana

One of today's most controversial drugs, marijuana is seen by some as a useful medicine and by others as a dangerous drug that must remain outlawed. This title explores how marijuana affects…

Meth

Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a devastating drug that ravages users' bodies and can destroy their lives. This title explores the effects of meth on the body, examines the laws…

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title

Steroids

Although steroid abuse is an ever-growing problem among athletes and teenagers, steroids remain one of the most misunderstood drugs. This title explores the history of steroids, their effects

Tobacco

Tobacco use is the world's leading preventable cause of death. This title explores the history of tobacco, its effects on the body, government policies toward it, and ways that users can…