Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides information on the dangers of cocaine and crack cocaine, which is a stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. Use of cocaine can result in sudden death, even on first time use. Your readers will learn about the long-term and short-term effects of cocaine and crack cocaine, which include physical addiction, emotional addiction, expense, health problems, arrest for drug possession, and overdose. Personal stories of teens that used cocaine and the realities they faced invite readers to understand the effects of cocaine use on a personal level. These stories seamlessly unfold along with advice on how to deal with peer pressure when declining drug offers. An entire chapter is devoted to getting help.
