Crystal Meth and Other Amphetamines
- ISBN-10
- 140347026X
- ISBN-13
- 9781403470263
- Category
- Amphetamine abuse
- Pages
- 56
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-10-05
- Publisher
- Heinemann-Raintree Library
- Author
- Karla Fitzhugh
Description
Explains what crystal meth and amphetamines are, how they were developed, why some people take them, their physical effects, and dangers of the drugs.
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