Education is the most powerful tool an individual can have when facing decisions about drug use. The U-X-L Encyclopedia of Drugs & Addictive Substances puts clear, comprehensive, and current information on fifty-two drugs at readers' fingertips. The set was designed with middle-school students in mind but can serve as a useful resource for readers of all ages, bach of the entries in this five-volume encyclopedia offers insights into the history, usage trends, and effects of a specific drug or addictive substance.