A collection of current articles from such sources as Journal of Drug Education, The New York Times, American Journal of Public Health, and World Watch.This informative anthology examines the historical evolution of drugs in the United States; major drugs in use; developing patterns of drug use; criminal behavior perpetuated by drugs; the impact of drugs on public and private American institutions; drug-related policy; and drug treatment. A student Web site, Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/), provides additional support and links to sites related to drug education.