For a variety of reasons synthetic drugs are considered extremely dangerous; no one knows where the drugs are made, what they contain, or how they will affect people who use them. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines, What Are the Origins of Synthetic Drugs? How Serious a Problem Is Synthetic Drug Abuse? What Are the Risks of Synthetic Drug Use? How Effective Are Synthetic Drug Laws? and What Can Be Done About Synthetic Drug Abuse?