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001400
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East Sussex, Hodder Wayland, 2001.
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64pPurple Spine
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Health Issues
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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.
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0750244895 Hb.
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| 001329 | 613.83/ELL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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001403
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Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2004.
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64pGreen Spine
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Health Issues
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Explores the history of cannabis, its effect on mind and body, the ways in which the cannabis plant can provide for many modern needs, the law on cannabis, and the cases made for and against legalization.
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075024495X Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 001359 | 362.295/LEN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007038
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2001.
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56pBlue Spine
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Need to know
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Explains the use of cannabis, the arguments about its effects, and the harm caused to the user, to their friends, family and society in general.
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Cannabis
What is cannabis?
How widespread it is?
Is cannabis addictive?
The roots of the 'weed'
Rampant growth
The modern scene
Who takes cannabis?
Medicinal uses
The effects of cannabis
How does cannabis work?
Getting hold of cannabis
The cannabis industry
Legal matters
Life with cannabis
Family and friends
Treatment and counselling
People to talk to
Information and adice
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043109795X Hb.
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| 007534 | 362.295/CON | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007059
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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34pGreen Spine
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Learn to Say No!
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Cannabis explains about the drug cannabis - its different forms, what happens when it is smoked and how it affects the user physically, mentally and socially.
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What are drugs?
What is cannabis?
A mixed history
Cannabis and the law
What happens when cannabis is smoked?
The effects of smoking cannabis
Frequent use and its effects
The social effects
Why do some people do it?
Saying no
Dealing with difficult situations
Growing up
The cannabis debate
Useful contacts
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0431099006 Hb.
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| 007536 | 362.295/ROY | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015007
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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56pRed and Grey Spine
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Face the Facts
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This book looks at how drugs have been used throughout history and the different types of illegal drugs used today. It examines where illegal drugs come from and how they are distributed around the world. The book explores the legal issues in different countries and assesses national and international approaches to tackling the drug trade.
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What is the drug trade?
History
Drug use in history
Modern history
The drug trade today
The use of illegal drugs today
Types of illegal drugs and their effects
Where illegal drugs come from?
How drugs are distributed?
Impact of drugs on the individual
Impact of drugs on society
Influence of the media
The drug trade issues
Why is there a drug trade?
Why do young people take drugs?
Legal issues
Legalizing drugs: cases for and against
What is being done?
Tackling the drug trade
Religiious groups and the media
Drug awareness and open dialogue
The drug trade and you
Action through knowledge
Facts and figures
Further information
Glossary
Index
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1410910725 Hb.
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| 014752 | 363.45/McG | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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016596
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Drugs
/ Sanders, Pete; Myers, Steve
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1995
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London, Watts Book, 1995.
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32pBlue Spine
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What do you know about?
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Aims to provide a better understanding of drugs and the dangers of abuse, and discusses what can be done to help users and to stop the illegal use of drugs. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.
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Introduction
What are drugs?
Different kinds of drugs
Why do people misuse drugs?
Drugs and society
Addiction and dependency
What drug-taking can lead to
Kicking the habit
What can be done about drug abuse?
What can we do?
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0749620978 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 016203 | 362.29/SAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006775
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2005
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Great Britain, Hodder Children's Books, 1997.
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iv, 140pRed Spine
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Wise Guides
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This authoritative guide tackles the issue of drugs and drug-taking head-on. Alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, and steroids; drugs come in all guises and it pays to be aware of the effects and the realities of taking them.Wise Guides: Drugs provides practical advice on what to do if young people are under pressure to take drugs and how to deal with friends who are already taking them. It help young people deal with whatever life throws at them.
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Introduction
What are Drugs ?
Drugs and peer pressure
Alcohol
Smoking
Ecstasy
Solvents
Cannabis
Drugs, drugs and more drugs
Resources
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0340883928 Pb.
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| 007261 | 362.29/NAI | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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001407
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Heroin
/ Elliot-Wright, Susan
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2001
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East Sussex, Hodder Wayland, 2001.
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64pPurple Spine
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Health Issues
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This book looks at the history of heroin, what it consists of, and why people use it. The misery heroin addiction brings to individuals and their families is clearly outlined, with a look at crime, illness, and all the other possible consequences. Methods of helping addicts are examined, including methadone, needle exchange schemes and education. With photos, case studies, glossary, resource section and index.
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Heroin's forerunners
Heroin use today
Supply and demand
Why do people use heroin?
How heroin damages health
The social consequences
Prevention and treatment
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0750244879 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 001356 | 613.83/ELL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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