Cocaine: The Rush to Destruction

Blow, snow, crack ... Whatever you call it, cocaine is a big problem in the United States and Canada. More than a million individuals in the United States can be classifies as being addicted to cocaine.

Cocaine: The Rush to Destruction tells the story of cocaine, its history and role in medicine, religion, and even soda production. Learn about the biology behind the highs- and lows-of the drug's use. You will also discover the long- and short-term effects of cocaine abuse and addiction, and you'll get information on kicking the cocaine habit. First-person stories of individuals with cocaine addiction-and some who are fighting the addiction-provide cautionary tales as well as stories of hope.