Methamphetamine examines the synthetic chemical compound that has been declared a drug epidemic in 2006. This insightful book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine, and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects, trends and attitudes, and legal ramifications associated with the use of this harmful, highly addictive substance. ""Methamphetamine"" is bolstered by full-color photographs and illustrations, charts and diagrams, and suggestions for further reading that make this book an essential source for students learning about the dangers of this drug.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Drugs the Straight Facts .

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Chelsea House Publishers .