Dangerous Depressants & Sedatives

by Celicia Scott

Overview

Depressants and sedatives can be very dangerous even when prescribed by a doctor. These drugs can hurt your body and brain, and they can land you in trouble with the police. They're even more dangerous because they're so addictive. Find out the true risks of taking these drugs. Discover the downside of depressants and sedatives!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422288054
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	11/17/2014
Series:	Downside of Drugs Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 6–8—Written with a Harvard Medical School consultant, this series discusses drugs in a tone that is appropriately sober yet not alarmist or condescending. The authors demonstrate empathy toward teens and the pressures they face. Many graphics seem macabre and over-the-top, such as an image of the Grim Reaper in ADHD Medication Abuse, whose unintentional humor belittles the serious message. However, many diagrams convey useful content, including a diagram in Dangerous Depressants and Sedatives that shows parts of the body affected by depressants and another one demonstrating how the chemicals impact the brain. Readers will absorb vast amounts of information through the text and the sidebars, which lend themselves to discussion and further research. Despite some awkward moments, this series is mostly well written and expertly researched.

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