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OverviewThe government's approved them. You don't need a prescription. You can get them at practically any market. So, there's obviously no danger in over-the-counter medications, right?Wrong.The simple fact is that when taken in ways other than as directed, over-the-counter medications can be just as dangerous as many illegal drugs. And because there's a false sense of security about the medications - and because they are in almost everyone's home medicine cabinet - the abuse and misuse of over-the-counter medications are on the rise. Abusing Over-the-Counter Drugs: Illicit Uses for Everyday Drugs presents the facts about this alarming trend.Readers will learn what drugs are most misused, the effects of misused over-the-counter medications, and what the government is doing to stem the problem. Readers will also find suggestions on how to get help to stop abusing over-the-counter medications. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kim EtingoffPublisher: Mason Crest Publishers Imprint: Mason Crest Publishers Dimensions: Width: 16.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.435kg ISBN: 9781422201503ISBN 10: 1422201503 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |