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100 1 _aBrecher, Edward M.
245 1 0 _aLicit and illicit drugs;
_bthe Consumers Union report on narcotics, stimulants, depressants, inhalants, hallucinogens, and marijuana - including caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
_cby Edward M. Brecher and the editors of Consumer reports.
250 _a[1st ed.]
260 _aBoston,
_bLittle, Brown
_c[1972]
300 _axv, 623 p.
_billus.
_c24 cm.
350 _a$12.50
500 _aCONTENTS Part 1: The narcotics: opium, morphine, heroin, methadone, and others Nineteenth century America-a dope friend's paradise Opiates for pain relief, for tranquilization and for pleasure E.tc Part II: Caffeine Early history Recent findings E.tc Part III: Nicotine Tobacco The case of Dr. Sigmund Freud E.tc Part IV: Alcohol, the barbiturates, the tranquilizers, and other sedatives and hypnotics The barbiturates for sleep and for sedation Alcohol and Barbiturates: Two ways of getting drunk E.tc Part V: Coca leaves, cocaine, the amphetamines, speed and cocaine again Coca leaves Cocaine The amphetamines E.tc Part VI: Inhalants and solvents-and glue sniffing The historical antecedents of glue sniffing How to launch a nationwide drug menace Part VII: LSD and LSD-like drugs Early use of LSD-like drugs LSD is discovered Etc. Part VIII: Marijuana and Hashish Marijuana in the old world marijuana in the new world E.tc Part IX: The drug scene Scope of drug use Prescription, over the counter and black market drugs E.tc Part X: Conclusions and recommendations Learning from mistakes: six caveats Policy issues and recommendations A last word
504 _aIncludes index
650 0 _aDrugs.
650 0 _aDrugs
_xPhysiological effect.
650 0 _aDrug abuse
_zUnited States.
650 2 _aDrug addiction.
650 2 _aLegislation, Drug
_zUnited States.
650 2 _aNarcotics.
710 2 _aConsumers Union of United States.
730 0 _aConsumer reports.
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