Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

by Valerie Bodden
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

by Valerie Bodden

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Overview

Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781532114199
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 08/01/2018
Series: Drugs in Real Life
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 9.25(w) x 6.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 13 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A National Epidemic 4

Chapter 2 USE and Abuse 14

Chapter 3 Drug Culture 24

Chapter 4 Opioids 34

Chapter 5 Stimulants 44

Chapter 6 Depressants 52

Chapter 7 Over-the-Counter Drugs 60

Chapter 8 Addiction and Treatment 70

Chapter 9 Impact on Society 80

Chapter 10 Fighting the Crisis 88

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

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