Drug Education Library: Nicotine

By Jenny Rackley

Nicotine, the addictive element in tobacco, is a very powerful mind-altering and body-altering drug. This book covers tobacco's history from its European debut in the 1500's to the tobacco industry lawsuits of the last decade; how nicotine affects body and mind; health risks; quitting or never starting; teen issues; and the complex governmental, legal, and social issues surrounding this very potent drug.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590180127
• ISBN13: 9781590180129
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12