The U
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L Encyclopedia of Drugs & Addictive Substances is arranged alphabetically by drug name over five volumes. Each entry follows a standard format and includes the following sections:

What Kind of Drug Is It?

Overview

What Is It Made Of?

How Is It Taken?

Are There Any Medical Reasons for Taking This Substance?

Usage Trends

Effects on the Body

Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances

Treatment for Habitual Users

Consequences

The Law

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Each entry also includes the official drug name, a list of street or alternative names for the drug, and the drug’s classification according to the U.S. government’s Controlled Substances Act (1970). Important glossary terms are highlighted in the text in small caps
with the definitions of the words appearing in the margin.