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UK £6 | 112 pages |
Most of us take mood-altering substances every day but few of us would consider ourselves to be addicts, so what is the difference between users and abusers? Is one drug more dangerous or addictive than another? Why are some drugs legal and others illegal? Are some people more prone to addiction then others? Pocket Issue Drink and Drugs explores the complex topics relating to substance misuse.
People develop addictions or dependences to a whole range of substances (and activities). Some of these substances can be bought in shops, some are only meant to be available if prescribed by a doctor and others can result in a criminal conviction and a jail sentence. So why do some people develop this need for a specific substance whilst others can take it without any serious side affects. Is it down to the substance or the person? Pocket Issue poses some key questions.
What is addiction?
Are there different types of dependency?
Why do people take/drink substances they know are addictive?
Are some people more prone to becoming dependent on a substance than others?
What are the financial/human costs of substance abuse?
Independent and easy-to-read, Pocket Issue is researched and peer reviewed by experts and written in an accessible style, with thought provoking illustrations by political cartoonist, Andrzej Krauze, help navigate through the issue:
