Cocaine: An In-depth Look at the Facts, Science, History, and Future of the World's Most Addictive Drug

Cocaine: An In-depth Look at the Facts, Science, History, and Future of the World's Most Addictive Drug
ISBN-10
1559720603
ISBN-13
9781559720601
Series
Cocaine
Category
Health & Fitness / General
Pages
167
Language
English
Published
1991
Publisher
Carol Publishing Group
Author
John C. Flynn

Description

Traces the history of cocaine and presents the most current psychological and biochemical evidence available. Reveals the plain facts needed to device more seasoned and effective strategies for dealing with the drug crisis in America.

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