SOCIAL SCIENCES
Allen, John

How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Introductions describe the current status of these drugs in the U.S. Performance-Enhancing largely explores the difficulties of testing professional and amateur athletes and the vagaries of which organizations are responsible for testing. Marijuana emphasizes its dangers rather than presenting a balanced view. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Issues in Society titles: How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? and Is Marijuana Harmful?.

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