Publisher's Synopsis
Drug abuse in South Africa is fast becoming one of the country's most pressing problems, not only because of abuse itself but also because of its associated threats of crime and gangsterism. This second edition of Adele Searll's hugely successful "Get High on Life" tracks the development of the South African drug trade, and suggests workable, creative solutions for tackling the problem at all levels. This handbook gives detailed and up-to-date information on all drugs of abuse from alcohol and barbiturates to Mandrax and Ecstasy. Along with informative photographs, the guide outlines the short and long-term effects of the various drugs and gives advice on how to recognise the telltale signs of abuse.
