A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs situation in Britain
Cannabis (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Opiates
Volatile substance abuse : 'sniffing'
Tranquillisers and sleeping pills (anxyiolytics and hypnotics)
Anabolic steroids
Over-the-counter medicines and prescription-only medicines
'Date rape' drugs
Signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you need to look out for
Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use
Managing drug-related incidents
Common reasons for drug and substance misuse, and details of available treatment
The language of drug and substance abuse
The legislation debate.