What drugs are there, actually? Do alcohol and cigarettes count as well? How dangerous is smoking marijuana really? Drug addiction is an important issue in our society. Young people are encountering alcohol, joints, and pills at an increasingly younger age. Those who are not properly informed may make mistakes out of curiosity, peer pressure, or carelessness that they will regret for the rest of their lives. Addiction prevention starts with education. Trude Ausfelder's comprehensive and thoroughly researched overview of legal and illegal substances provides information on the latest research, effects, and dangers. With a realistic perspective, she explains where drugs come from, how addictions develop, and how withdrawal therapies work. Parents will also learn a lot about how to empower their children against drugs. Additionally, there are book recommendations and a drug glossary.