| Publication |
Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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| Description |
56pRed and Grey Spine
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| Series |
Face the Facts
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| Summary/Abstract |
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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| Contents |
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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| Standard Number |
1410910725 Hb.
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