This authoritative guide tackles the issue of drugs and drug taking head-on. Alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines and steroids; drugs come in all guises and it pays to be aware of the effects and the realities of taking them. Wise Guides: Drugs provides practical advice on what to do if young people are under pressure to take drugs and how to deal with friends who are already taking them. Wise Guides: helping you deal with whatever life throws at you.