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(4) YA Drugs, the Straight Facts series. Each book's seven chapters cover the title drug's history, physiological effects, consequences (psychological, medical, and societal) of use and abuse, and treatment options. A few excerpts from interviews and personal stories add interest to otherwise dry facts. Several sidebars, some charts, and photographs (mostly generic) break up the texts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Drugs, the Straight Facts titles: Quaaludes, Crack, and LSD.

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