Drugs in Real Life

"The coverage is current and the detail within these books would make for a nice addition to any nonfiction collection for teens and adults. Recommended."
-School Library Connection, May 2019

"This informative title in the Drugs in Real Life series provides an overview of date rape drugs and offers tips to keep people from becoming victims. Back matter includes quotes from victims, color photos, additional resources, and source notes, making this useful for research reports."
—Booklist, February 2019

Drug use is widespread across the United States. Whether they're used for medical purposes, recreational purposes, or are taken illegally, all drugs pose a danger if misused. This series examines the physical and psychological costs of drug abuse, as well as the social implications of abuse and the laws and policies that surround various drugs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.