TY - BOOK AU - Fitzhugh,Karla TI - Crystal meth and other amphetamines SN - 140347026X AV - RC568.A45 F55 2006 U1 - 362.29/9 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Chicago PB - Heinemann Library KW - Amphetamines KW - sears KW - Amphetamine abuse N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 55) and index; Crystal meth and other amphetamines--what's the deal? -- What are crystal meth and other amphetamines? -- Medical use of amphetamines -- How do amphetamines work? -- Why do people abuse amphetamines? -- Amphetamine abuse today -- Illegal production -- Are street drugs like medical drugs? -- The effects of amphetamines -- The dangers of injecting amphetamines -- Amphetamines and addiction -- The risks of long-term abuse -- The risks to mental health -- Amphetamines and the law -- Wider effects -- Quitting amphetamines -- How can amphetamine abuse be prevented? -- Help and advice; Horn Book, April 2006; 8.3; 5-8; Follett Library Resources N2 - Examines the problems associated with crystal meth and other amphetamines, and contains real-life case studies and quotes from drug users and health professionals UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip056/2005001614.html ER -