The Truth About Amphetamines and Stimulants
- ISBN-10
- 1448854849
- ISBN-13
- 9781448854844
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-08-15
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Authors
- Paula Johanson, Nicolette P. Conti
Description
Discusses amphetamine and stimulant drug abuse, including the drugs' effects on the body and brain, how people become addicted, and how to seek help with drug addiction.
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