How Serious a Problem Is Synthetic Drug Use?
From the Series In Controversy
For a variety of reasons synthetic drugs are considered extremely dangerous; no one knows where the drugs are made, what they contain, or how they will affect people who use them. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines, What Are the Origins of Synthetic Drugs? How Serious a Problem Is Synthetic Drug Abuse? What Are the Risks of Synthetic Drug Use? How Effective Are Synthetic Drug Laws? and What Can Be Done About Synthetic Drug Abuse?
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | ReferencePoint Press |
| Series | In Controversy |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781601528841 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2015-08-01 |
| Author | Hal Marcovitz |
| Dewey | 362.29/90973 |
School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up–This long-running, well-researched series continues to tackle timely and relevant subjects. While these are potentially sensational topics, the writing is, as always, matter-of-fact and the perspective balanced. Chapter headings are phrased in the form of questions (“What Are the Dangers of Synthetic Drug Use?”), and occasional photos, sidebars, and pull-out quotes add to the appeal. Robust choices for those seeking options for current events units or materials to spark debate.