Fitzhugh, Karla. <br/><br/>
Prescription drug abuse / 
Karla Fitzhugh. 
 - Chicago :  Heinemann Library,  c2006. 
 - 56 p. :  col. ill. ;  25 cm. 
 - What's the deal? .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 55) and index. 
<br/><br/>Prescription drug abuse-what's the deal? -- Prescription drugs today -- What is prescription drug abuse? -- Why do people abuse prescription drugs? -- What is addiction? -- Prescription drugs and the law -- Opiates -- Stimulants -- Sedatives -- Anabolic steroids -- Ketamine -- Are other prescription drugs abused? -- Wider effects -- Can drug abuse and addiction be prevented? -- Giving up prescription drugs -- Help and advice. 
<br/><br/> Examines the problems associated with prescription drug abuse, laws that govern it, and treatment for those addicted; and contains real-life case studies and quotes from drug users and health professionals. 
<br/><br/> 6.8  5-8  Follett Library Resources 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1403470243 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005001919 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Medication abuse.<br/>Drug abuse.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC564.3  / .F586 2006 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.29