Over-the-Counter Drugs

When you picture a "drug user," what do you see? Frequently, people envision someone using heroin or some other illegal substance. But in fact, legal drugs are frequently abused and can be just as deadly. Whether it's cough syrup or energy drinks, diet pills or inhalants, this book investigates the many problems that can arise from the misuse of perfectly legal substances. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once …