Licit & Illicit Drugs.

From the back The book which was five years in preparation, "is a massive study of the pharmacology, sociology and history of mind-affecting drugs in our society, and of our social and legal responses to these drugs and their users." It covers common caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol and others. It discusses their origin and pattern of use and legal history. Consumers Union than presents a series of specific recommendations aimed at both legislators and the community, including drug users.Quoted blurbs include John Kramer , the special action office fro Drug Abuse Prevention. Washington DC . "may be the definitive handbook on the subject for many years to come."