Amphetamines are a group of class B, man-made stimulants, often referred to by the nickname 'speed'. The highly publicised drug 'ecstasy' is a type of amphetamine, and a chapter of this book is devoted to it. The book explains what amphetamines are, and where they come from. Side effects of taking the drug are explained - such as exhaustion, paranoia, depression and aggression, together with information on how addicts can be treated. It includes photos, case studies, glossary, resource section and index.
This is Book 1 in the Health Issues Series. See all Health Issues books here.
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Susan Elliot-Wright is a freelance writer specializing in health and parenting.
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