Valium and Other Antianxiety Drugs
Dangerous Drugs
Reading Level: 6
Interest Level: 5+
These drugs are often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and seizures. However, they have been used for other purposes, leading to abuse. Teens can learn the benefits, side effects, drawbacks, and costs of these dangerous substances. There are also sidebars on the part these drugs played in the death of model Anna Nicole Smith, on the difficulties of withdrawal, and on the symptoms someone exhibits if they are using these drugs.
