Table of Contents

1. Why I Had to Write this Book
2. What are Drugs, and Why are They Important?
3. Why do We have Drugs, Where do They Come From, and How are They Used?
4. Why do People Use Drugs, How do People End up Addicted or Dependent, and Can They be Cured?
5. Hooch - Alcohol
6. Darts - Tobacco
7. Mary Jane - Cannabis
8. Molly - Ecstasy
9. Pookie - Methamphetamine
10. Lucy - Psychedelics
11. Smack - Heroin
12. Tootski - Cocaine
13. Gear - Steroids & Supplements
14. Chill Pills & Moon Gas - Analgesics & Inhalants
15. Vitamin K & Grievous Bodily Harm - Ketamine & GHB
16. Downers & Downers - Benzodiazepines & Barbiturates
17. Drug Salad - Polydrug Use
18. The Beginning of the End?
About The Author
Acronyms Used
Bibliography

About the Author

Tom Reynolds is the founder of Independent Drug Education Australia (IDEA). He has undergraduate as well as postgraduate health-related qualifications (Bachelor of Health & Master of Public Health) and has worked in drug rehabilitation. In his role in IDEA, he runs drug education sessions with school communities across Australia, where he provides high quality information to teachers and parents, as well as helping young people to develop the skills they need to protect themselves and their friends in all drug-related situations. Tom lives in Sydney with his wife, Sarah, and cocker spaniel, Bentley.