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Cocaine : the rush to destruction / by Zachary Chastain.

by Chastain, Zachary.

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Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest Publishers, c2013.

Cocaine -- Juvenile literature.

Cocaine abuse -- Juvenile literature.

9781422224298 (library binding) :

1422224295 (library binding)

9781422224489 (paperback)

1422224481 (paperback)

Illicit and misused drugs.

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.

Introduction -- What is cocaine? -- The history of cocaine -- What are the dangers of cocaine? -- Issues surrounding cocaine -- Treatment for cocaine addiction -- Glossary -- Further reading -- For more information -- Index.

"Blow, snow, crack ... Whatever you call it, cocaine is a big problem in the United States and Canada. More than a million individuals in the United States can be classified as being addicted to cocaine. "Cocaine: The Rush to Destruction" tells the story of cocaine, its history and role in medicine, religion, and even soda production. Learn about the biology behind the highs--and lows--of the drug's use. You will also discover the long- and short-term effects of cocaine abuse and addiction, and you'll get information on kicking the cocaine habit. First-person stories of individuals with cocaine addiction--and some who are fighting the addiction--provide cautionary tales as well as stories of hope"--The Publisher.

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