Gilda Berger, Crack: The New Drug Epidemic. New York: Franklin Watts, 1987. One of a very few books that provide nontechnical discussions about crack. Berger provides very good explanations about crack's origins, how it is made, how it affects the body, and its dangers. Also included in the book are interesting statistics on the crack industry and the politics of crack.

Mark S. Gold, The 800-Cocaine Book of Drug and Alcohol Recovery.

New York: Villard Books, 1990. A survey of the variety of techniques and treatment available for cocaine and alcohol addiction.

Gold presents a systematic guide for detoxification and long-term recovery. The book's value rests with the extraordinarily wide range of topics that are covered for those wishing to recover from habitual use or addiction.

Jennifer Lawler, Drug Legalization . Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow, 1999. Lawler's book focuses on several drug-related topics as well as the debate...