This book explores many aspects of synthetic drugs, including whether synthetic drug abuse is a serious problem, what the best way to prevent synthetic drug abuse is, and whether some synthetic drugs should be used therapeutically. Essay sources include the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Scripps Research Institute, Office of National Drug Control Policy, and Drug Policy Alliance. Can Ecstasy harm the brain? Is synthetic Marijuana dangerous? Is outlawing drugs counterproductive? Readers will decide for themselves.