Debra Henn and Deborah de Eugenio ; consulting editor, David J. Triggle.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York, NY :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Chelsea House,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2007.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
101 pages :
Other Physical Details
color illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Drugs, the straight facts
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Prescription drug abuse and misuse: a global perspective -- Effect of barbiturates on the body -- History of medical uses of barbiturates -- Current medical uses of barbiturates -- Illegal use of barbiturates -- Identification and prevention -- Treatment -- The future -- References -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Provides a concise guide to the risks and uses of barbiturates, and how to help those who abuse them.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Barbiturates-- Health aspects, Juvenile literature.