Get Smart About Meth and Other Stimulants

· Simon and Schuster
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Learn the basic facts behind the dangers of methamphetamines and other stimulants, their chemistry and harmful effects, signs of addiction and dependence, addiction treatment options, prevention tools for parents, and much more.The stimulant class of drugs includes medicine used to treat legitimate conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy, but also includes illicitly produced methamphetamines and other harmful and addictive drugs. In this Hazelden Quick Guide, expert resources and information come together in an engaging and accessible e-book short. Topics include:• What methamphetamine and stimulants are, and how and why they were created• The history of their use and abuse• Changing cultural, social, and legal factors• Definitions of use, abuse, and dependence, with information on prevention and advice for parents• How the drugs work, including their health effects and what makes them so addictive• Intervention and effective treatment methods• Relapse prevention tools for recovering dependents and addicts

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4.3
10 reviews
Aaron Francis
October 27, 2024
a look at amphetamine use in the usa away from the fear and sensationalism media hype that was universally able to spread fear and overshadow the reality of the meth using population often citing statistics the offers a scientific and unbiased view of the status quo of the time
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CARYL McCARLEY
May 23, 2025
With what little I got to read it seems it was telling most of the true things that methemphedamins are and idk what all ingredients are in the drug. but now days I've heard that the chemicals drug makers on the streets make it with some nasty stuff. I'm a meth addict and been using it strongly since after my daughter was born in 1987.. and I've stopped using at times and would relapse. I've been in counseling for a year and stayed off it for a few months the I relapsed and used for a couple years then stopped for about six months the I relapsed one last time. that was 18 yrs ago and now I'm totally ready to stop for good.. and been thinking about it for awhile but the addiction is too hard and strong that it's hard to do it. My partner that I've been with for 19 almost nineteen years also does it. actually he's the reason I relapsed. I'm not blaming him for the relapse but yet I am.. anyways We're both wanting to quit. I'm hoping it happens & soon..
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Ricky W
May 16, 2025
complete waste of money.
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