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Mind drugs Mind drugs Margaret O. Hyde Leading authorities on drugs discuss the use, abuse, and the effects of marijuana, alcohol, LSD, heroin, cocaine, PCP, and other drugs and the alternatives to drug use. OL17817063W
Depression Depression Margaret O. Hyde,Elizabeth H. Forsyth Discusses the causes and symptoms of depression, who suffers from this condition, and how it can be treated. OL1886254W
The disease book The disease book Margaret O. Hyde Discusses the causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders arranged under such categories as "Disorders of the Lungs," "Mental Illness," and "Disorders of the Diges… OL1886256W
Drug wars Drug wars Margaret O. Hyde Describes the current drug scene, the level to which drug abuse has risen, and the efforts being made to control drug dealing and drug use. OL1886257W
Know your feelings Know your feelings Margaret O. Hyde Discusses various feelings and emotions and how to deal with them. OL1886275W
Medical dilemmas Medical dilemmas Margaret O. Hyde Presents ethical and moral dilemmas relating to animal research, gene therapy, transplants, AIDS, mercy killing, and other controversial medical areas. OL1886277W
Missing and murdered children Missing and murdered children Margaret O. Hyde Discusses missing and abducted children, abused children, and murder victims, and outlines ways to prevent and cope with these increasing problems. OL1886279W
Mysteries of the mind Mysteries of the mind Margaret O. Hyde Discusses various aspects of the human mind that arouse great interest and controversy such as ESP, dreams, hypnosis, brainwashing, and others. OL1886283W
The new genetics The new genetics Margaret O. Hyde A description of some of the results of past genetic research, and a look at what may be possible in the future. OL1886284W
Peace and friendship = Peace and friendship = Margaret O. Hyde Discusses how Russian and American youth have gotten acquainted with one another through student exchange visits and pen-pal letters. Features a directory of exchange organizations. OL1886287W
Speak out on rape! Speak out on rape! Margaret O. Hyde Provides information for those who want to prevent rape, help its victims, and break the stereotype of the rapist, including discussions on rape crisis centers, hotlines, and outdated laws and ways t… OL1886295W
The violent mind The violent mind Margaret O. Hyde Discusses the biological roots of violence, how it can reflect a troubled mind, and how such mental problems can be prevented or treated. OL1886303W
Your skin Your skin Margaret O. Hyde Discusses the composition, functions, and care of the body's largest and most versatile organ. OL1886309W
Addictions Addictions Margaret O. Hyde Defines addiction; distinguishes between negative and positive addictions; and discusses addiction to gambling, smoking, drugs, food, caffeine, jogging, and other activities. OL1886310W
Alcohol Alcohol Margaret O. Hyde Describes alcohol and its effect on the body; discusses the disease of alcoholism; and suggests ways to resist peer pressure to use alcohol. OL1886311W
Cry softly! Cry softly! Margaret O. Hyde Discusses child abuse, its history in England and America, ways to prevent and stop it, and how to report suspected cases. OL1886313W
Missing children Missing children Margaret O. Hyde Discusses missing children including those who run away or are abducted by strangers or parents and outlines ways to prevent and cope with this increasing problem. OL1886321W
Sexual abuse--let's talk about it Sexual abuse--let's talk about it Margaret O. Hyde Discusses the sexual abuse of children, how they can protect themselves, where they can seek help, the kinds of help available, and how to increase public awareness of this problem. OL1886324W
Know about AIDS Know about AIDS Margaret O. Hyde Examines the origins and effects of the disease and discusses who may get it, how it is spread, and how it may be controlled in the future. OL1886327W
Know about drugs Know about drugs Margaret O. Hyde Describes various stimulants, hallucinogens, and barbiturates and their effects on the body. OL1886329W
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