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. This title examines the issues surrounding synthetic drugs by use of objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations. It explores topics such as 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? What can be done about synthetic drug abuse?