Henn, Debra.

Barbiturates / Debra Henn, Deborah de Eugenio ; David J. Triggle [series editor]. - New York, NY : Chelsea House, 2007. - 101 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Drugs, the straight facts .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prescription drug abuse and misuse: a global perspective -- Effect of barbiturates on the body -- History of medical uses of barbiturates -- Current medical uses of barbiturates -- Illegal use of barbiturates -- Identification and prevention -- Treatment -- The future -- References -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index.

0791085481 (hc : alk. paper)

2006027642


Barbiturates--Health aspects--Juvenile literature.
Drug abuse--Juvenile literature.

RM325 / .H45 2007